to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
decisive; resolute; drastic
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to find fault with; to question
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
(vengeful) ghost; specter; spectre
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
door; gate; opening; title page
to accept; to receive; to agree
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to begin; to set about; to start
chair; stool; post; office; position