generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)
at first; in the beginning; originally
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play); to start (of an event, campaign, etc.); to begin
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
to have one's horizons broadened
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
to slope; to descend; to slide (snow, etc.)
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
covert action; covert operations
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
intensive; concentrated; focused
joke; playfulness; kidding around
confusion; disturbance; commotion; chaos; disorder
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
calming down; quieting down
stay of execution; suspended sentence
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
one's family; family member
craze; frenzy; enthusiasm
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
delay; putting off; procrastination
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude