to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
confections; sweets; candy; cake
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
surroundings; environs; circumference
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
that is to say; so that means
system; institution; organization; organisation
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
popular person; favorite; favourite
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
coupling; shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to play a central role; to take a leading part
maid; helper; help; assistance
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
even though; despite; when
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind