pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
right beside; close to; nearby
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
patience; endurance; perseverance
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
upper floor; upstairs; top of the stairs
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre
to creak; to squeak; to grate; to grind; to rasp
to relate at great length; to dwell eloquently (on)
not hard to ... (in certain circumstances, it would be possible)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
great admiration; deep respect
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
(in the same way) as before; as always
lock; padlock; tablet; pill