a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to concern; to be related
to spread; to be propagated
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
to happen to hear; to overhear
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
the other day; a few days ago
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
scenery; scene; landscape
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
guidance; leadership; leading the way
sorry; excuse me; thank you
not caring; not giving a damn
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff