to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
name of God (esp. in Christian contexts); name of Christ
title of honour; title of honor
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
(your) daughter; young woman
slowly and quietly; smoothly
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
the other day; a few days ago
older brother; elder brother
letter; missive; note; mail
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
breaking off an engagement
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to resound; to make a stir
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to thrust before; to thrust at
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
knowing; (an) acquaintance
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do