to detain; to check; to restrain
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
while; during (the time when)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to summon courage; to be brave
invitation; introduction; temptation
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to jump at; to be attracted by
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
it's been a long time; long time no see
and then; and so; and; so then
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
pointing out; identification
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
what time; (lit.) which hour