with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
when it becomes; when it comes to
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
how long; how far; how much
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to hold something reverently with both hands
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
older sister; lass; young lady
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
reading (farsighted) glasses; spectacles for the aged
to be full of pride; to be boastful