garden (esp. man-made); orchard; park; place; location
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
soft serve ice cream (icecream)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
after school (at the end of the day)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
planning; project; plan; design
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
existence; possession; having; limited company
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances