even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
last night; yesterday evening
weather forecast; weather report
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
in the morning; during the morning
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
chance of precipitation; chance of rain
sun symbol (e.g. in a weather forecast)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
matter of time; question of time
company; corporation; workplace
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common