result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
retention; maintenance; preservation
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
more than usual (usu. time)
breathing of a sleeping person
accurate; correct; precise; exact
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
doorknob; door knob; door handle
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
hating; strongly disliking
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to try to do; to attempt to do
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
stirring; rousing oneself
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
stealthy steps; soft steps
sense of emptiness; empty feeling; feeling of meaninglessness
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)