I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
back (of a chair); backrest
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
pointing (at; with one's finger)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
calm; composed; leisurely
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to look up (at); to look upwards; to respect; to look up to
hard-to-believe; unbelievable; incredible; fabulous
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
to come and go; to go back and forth
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
guide; tour guide; guidebook; guide (on a fishing rod); guide ring
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
government office building
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)