suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
cleaning equipment closet; broom closet
re-examination; review; reconsideration; reappraisal
calm; composed; leisurely
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
this kind of; this sort of; this; like this; in this way
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
plump; with a thud; heavily
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
slowly and quietly; stealthily
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
area; zone; district; quarter; section; limits
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
pushing by hand; hand gilding