hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk
under the tracks; area under the girders of a railway or highway (often used for shops, bars, etc.)
neglecting; leaving alone
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
outward appearance; apparent
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
air freshener; fragrance; aromatic
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to be softened; to calm down
physical condition; state of health
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
nice person; good-natured person
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing