to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to do for (the sake of someone else)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
fast-talking; rapid talking
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to set (sun); to become dark
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
door; gate; opening; title page
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
to come and go; to go back and forth
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
town; city; municipal; urban
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
position; location; base; point; site
dozens; scores of; decades
village; hamlet; settlement
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
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
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)