a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
unspecified; random; indefinite
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
election; selection; choice
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
fox cub; little fox; small fox; juvenile fox
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
lying face down; upside down; prone
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
lyric sheet; card with the lyrics to a song
that's true; of course; obviously
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
recovery; rescue; recapture
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
answer song (song written as a response to an earlier song)
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
bar; measure; short pause (in writing); petty principles; minor details
second; number two; runner-up
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off