to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
corridor; hallway; passageway
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to indicate; to show; to point to
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
premarital sexual relations (intercourse)
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
the opposite sex; isomerism
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
sleepover; overnight stay
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
self-supporting student; working student
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to feel; to sense; to experience
thereupon; shortly thereafter