chance of precipitation; chance of rain
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
optimism; taking an optimistic view
a lot; a great deal; plentifully; properly; sufficiently; fully
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
silence (not speaking); muteness
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
rain intensity; passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
very unlikely to ...; showing no signs of ...
in the same way as; just like
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
right beside; close to; nearby
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to summon courage; to be brave
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
suffocation; choking; asphyxia
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just