reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
rather; sooner; preferably
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to be reflected in a mirror
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
marriage ceremony; wedding
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to squash; to crush; to flatten
while; during (the time when)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
lying face down; upside down; prone
stepwise; one step at a time
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
strong interaction; strong force
pastor; minister; clergyman; reverend
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache