as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to turn towards; to point
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to wash away; to rinse off
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
different opinion; objection
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady