to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
like this; this sort; this way
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to begin to walk; to set out
what do you want?; can I help you?
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
single word; a few words; brief comment
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
to chase; to run after; to pursue
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to make merry; to be festive
to pull oneself together; to focus one's mind; to brace oneself; to gird up one's loins
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable