to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
literally; to the letter; literal
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
floor above; floor upstairs
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to become pale; to turn pale
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to live; to reside; to inhabit
ten; 10; ten years of age
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
step; stride; counter for steps
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
acquaintance; friend; (arch.) lover
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
medicine; agent; (chemical) substance; drug; dose
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
to bawl; to cry; to scream
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
apparently; appears to be
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick