to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
several hundred; hundreds (of)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
apparent age (of someone); rough age
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
(another's) daughter; young lady
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to grow up; to become an adult
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)