to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
all present; all concerned; all of us
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
such; like that; that sort of
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
in one's own way or style
to pass (of time); to elapse
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
hereabouts; around there; that area
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to take a breath; to take a short rest
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
rather; better; instead; if anything
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
direct sunlight; direct rays of the sun
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders