does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to shake; to sway; to waver
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
creak; squeak; creaking sound
to jar; to creak; to grate
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
beginning; outset; first; onset
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
outward appearance; apparent
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
double suicide; lovers' suicide
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
long ago; a long time ago; already
to summon courage; to be brave
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through