rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
earnest apology; humble apology; apologizing profusely
to be able to manage somehow or other
more than usual (usu. time)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
welcome; (warm) reception
rather than; more ... than ...
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
outsider; someone outside of a group
along; parallel to; in accordance with
to begin to walk; to set out
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
other side; opposite side; other party
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr