before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
to put into effect; to put into practice
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
same family (race, tribe)
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to be prominently ...; to be persistently ...
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
hairline; borders of the hair
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
bureau; chest of drawers; cabinet
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
beforehand; in advance; previously
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
perspiration given off during sleep; sweating while sleeping; night sweats
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)