to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
marathon; long-distance race
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
good-looking; fair; beautiful
presence (impressive quality)
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
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machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
quietly; slowly; gracefully
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
woman; lady; adult female
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
speaking voice; talking voice
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion