early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
ostensible (surface) reason
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
manners; courtesy; etiquette
bringing; taking; carrying
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to be at a loss for words
single word; a few words; brief comment
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to perceive; to understand
to turn completely into; to become completely
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding