appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
very loose; slowly; leisurely
sad; wretched; deplorable
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to be found; to be discovered
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
again (and again); once again; yet again
homecoming; return to one's home
with these words; while saying
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
letter; missive; note; mail
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now