at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to summon courage; to be brave
nine parts; nine percent; almost
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
wearing one's hair in braids
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
precocity (esp. of a young girl); acting grown up; precocious young girl
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
composed expression; clear face
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
one's family; family member
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
growing wild (naturally); native
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
for a while; for some time; for a period
elderly housekeeper; elderly maid; wet nurse; nanny
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
verbal message; word (from someone)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of; to take a tea break; to rest
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to