until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
legend; folklore; tradition
preview of next installment (TV shows, podcasts, etc.)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to await; to wait for; to expect
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
latter part (of a book, film, etc.); second part (of two); second half; sequel
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright