far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
right beside; close to; nearby
waste of time; killing time
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to paint (draw) a picture
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
other than; excluding; without
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
how much; how many; however
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
without exaggeration; truthful; factual
deep affection; dear; beloved
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to be led by; to be headed by
transfer; transport; removal