long ago; a long time ago; already
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
sad; sorrowful; melancholy; plaintive
won (currency of North Korea and South Korea)
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
maple (Acer spp.); maple tree
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
sniff-sniff (of an animal); whining; whimpering
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
leaf (of a tree); tree leaves; foliage
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
an inch ahead; the immediate future
single-person cell; isolation cell; solitary cell; solitary confinement cell
(alone and) absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; all alone; (all) by oneself
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
binding hand and foot; sleep paralysis; temporary feeling of paralysis; being tied down with money
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
to be entwined; to be involved
confused; flustered; at a loss
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up