to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
(person) seeming like a genius; (having) the temperament of a prodigy
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
Sherlockian (Sherlock Holmes fan or scholar); Holmesian
postcard; memo; note; card
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
the other day; some time ago; recently
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood of a conversation
being unable to read the situation; being unable to pick up on the mood of a conversation
waist; waistline; waist measurement
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
study; research; investigation
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility