to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
in proportion to; according to; depending on
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
alley; alleyway; bare earth (i.e. ground not covered by a roof); open field; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
stretching; extension; elongation
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to have meaning; to be meaningful
in the same manner as before; the same as always
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
nice; good; well-executed
with a whoosh; with a swish; with a whirl; whizzing by
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
expression; presentation; representation; notation
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
settlement; permanent residency
free (of charge); gratuitous
for use by children; for children
play equipment; playground equipment
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
many; numerous; various; large number of
to slide down; to slip down
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
very popular; highly favoured
to keep an eye on; to take care of
just right (time, size, length, etc.)