to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to appreciate; to be thankful
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
personage; person (deserving of respect)
nonchalantly; without a care
if you think about it; come to think of it
rare; uncommon; not often seen
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
everything one does; whatever one does
to raid; to launch an attack; to invade
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
massing (of troops); gathering
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
covered with; stained; smeared
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
in succession; one after another
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say