to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
most of all; extremely; supremely
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
rather; better; instead; if anything
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
(your) judgment; discernment
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
this and that; one thing and another
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation