to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
relatively; comparatively
to establish; to formulate
to keep a house; to run a household
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
two times; twice; two degrees
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
reality; actuality; hard fact
feeling of dread; awful feeling; sense of fear
damp; moist (negative nuance)
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
slightly early; just before
close; intimate; on good terms
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
period of youth; while young
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
regret; repentance; remorse