a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
entreaty; supplication; petition
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
already; now; no longer; not any more
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
observation; survey; watching
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
mousseline de laine; light woollen fabric; muslin de laine; delaine
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
in succession; one after another
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
the touch of; feel of; texture