to pass (of time); to elapse
how many years; how long; what year
family; members of a family
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
simply; merely; only; solely
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
one-by-one; separately; in detail
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
platform; home; home base; home plate
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
second day of the month; two days
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
redundancy; superfluity; useless addition
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
fine article; good-quality item; quality product
porcelain; china; chinaware; ceramics; pottery
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely