to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
-less; lacking; non-existing
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
to resound (echo) far and wide
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to communicate; to commune
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
long ago; a long time ago; already
complete; whole; perfect; safe
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
twelve o'clock; midnight; noon
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct
worried look; worried expression
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries