zip fastener; zipper; zip; chuck (device for holding a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
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
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
south wind; southerly wind; (arch.) summer
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
scenery; scene; landscape
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
soaked; drenched; sopping; incessantly (raining); drizzling
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
door; gate; opening; title page
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)