(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
bunch of flowers; bouquet
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses)
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment; persecution
to complain; to make a complaint
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to pack; to box; to package
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
separate case; another matter
stealing another's romantic partner
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except