matter of time; question of time
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
well-bred; of good upbringing
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
according to plan; as planned; on target
great physical power; animal strength
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to gouge out; to cut out; to scoop out; to bring to light; to reveal
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
housing district; residential district
retainer; vassal; servant
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
top (of a flight of stairs); exit involving a descent (e.g. from a bus)
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to have an uneasy conscience
neglect; negligence; disregard; making light of
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
reward; honorarium; remuneration
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
treatment; service; handling; management
handful; small amount; small number
presence; sitting with; being with
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)