to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
sunlight; rays of the Sun
snow surface; surface of snow
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding ways; slipway
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
emergency staircase; fire escape
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to be found; to be discovered
stakeout; ambush; lookout; watch; paste-up; collage
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
place for dancing; dance floor; landing (of a staircase); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); cooling off
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
man; male; masculine gender
highest; uppermost; topmost; oldest; eldest
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
being startled; getting a shock
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
the front; honest; upright; decent
to have a talk; to tell a story
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
it's been a long time; long time no see
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much