to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
one's own work; making by oneself
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to keep away; to keep at a distance
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking
sea level; (surface of) sea
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; unexpectedly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
out of character; unlike one