silent; still; quiet; hushed
water's edge; beach; shore
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)
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
children's story; fairy tale
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless
whole party to a plot; whole gang; fellow conspirators
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
reputation; public opinion
desperate measure; last-ditch effort
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to consider (all the circumstances); to bear (a number of things) in mind
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
connection; link; relationship
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
watching (esp. during an emergency); being on alert; guard; watchmen
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
government office; government agency; authorities
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
unity; coherence; consistency; settlement; conclusion; closure
secretly having a dark past; having a guilty conscience
to surface; to rise to the surface
to make (a thundering sound); to let resound; to make (one's name, etc.) widely known; to make (one's heart) pound; to throb
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
in accordance with; according to
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse