very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to cause to swell; to inflame
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
(not) so much; (not) that much
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
good bargain; (a) find; godsend; (a) steal
for the present; for the time being
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
door; gate; opening; title page
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
buzzing (e.g. of insects); chirring; whirring (e.g. of a reel); humming (of electronics); hissing
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
tank (military vehicle); chariot
here and there; everywhere
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden