to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
surrounding environment; ambient surrounding; one's surroundings
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
running through (north-south); cutting across; travelling across; cutting vertically; sectioning longitudinally
appendix; postscript; retrofit; post-installation; giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
field survey; field work (research); on-the-spot investigation
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
to explain; to dispel doubts
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
going upstream; sailing against the current
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
most ominous; most sinister; most atrocious; most evil
decision; judgment; resolution
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
tail (of an aircraft); empennage; tail assembly
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
gag order; gag rule; gag law
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
treatment; service; handling; management