to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
just above; right overhead
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
how long; how far; how much
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
urban areas; the streets; town; city
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
housing district; residential district
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
almost every day; almost daily
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
offender; criminal; culprit
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming