short essay; pamphlet; tract
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
passing university entrance exams in the last year of high school (instead of failing then taking gap year(s))
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
to stop walking; to pause
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
in the morning; during the morning
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
response; less; -less; loess; wrestling; sexless
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to relax; to feel at home
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior