to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
prince on a white horse; knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
image; figure; figure; form; image
solitude; loneliness; isolation
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
is that so?; I see; right; oh
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?