to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
complete stranger; total stranger
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
until now; so far; up to the present
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
becoming unworldly; being free from worldliness; not keeping up with social norms
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
to run around; to bustle about
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
interval; break; pause; spare moment
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory