to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to be worried; to be troubled
matter causing distress; something causing worry
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to go wrong; to go awry; to go off track; to go out of whack
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
looking pale; looking unwell
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married