main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
interruption; suspension; break
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
finger marks; dirt from the hands
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
sanpaku eyes (eyes with visible white between the iris and the lower eyelid)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to get thin; to taper off
to get slightly dirty (all over)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to talk; to chat; to chatter
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
whole nation; whole land; whole country
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
settlement; permanent residency
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
same generation; one's generation