thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
with these words; while saying
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side by side; to make (someone) get married; to get (someone) hitched
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to change (one's clothes)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to get one's head around; to think about
(plain) hot water; boiled water
to lose one's way; to get lost
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
to burst open; to pop; to split
exposure to the sun; sunny place
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
mourning; mourning period; anniversary of one's death
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem