a second time; again; once more; twice
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
fit; attack; spasm; ictus; paroxysm; seizure
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
door; gate; opening; title page
dry riverbed; river beach
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
a glance; a look; a glimpse
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to accept; to receive; to agree
how long; how far; how much
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
3rd day of the month; three days
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
to summon courage; to be brave
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention