story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
while surprised; suddenly
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to face; to go towards; to head towards
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
story; tale; talk; discussion
very young; little; childish; immature
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to burn hotly; to burn redly; to lose one's temper; to get mad; to be upset
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
infancy; childhood; tender age
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
memories; recollections; reminiscence
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name