to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to jar; to creak; to grate
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
carnivore; carnivorous animal
not knowing at all (that); without the slightest idea (that); completely unaware (that)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
simple honesty; tactless frankness
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
contract; compact; agreement
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
clear; precise; definite; distinct
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
as if it weren't already enough
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
at least; at most; (even) just
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")