I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
waterfall; cataract; cascade
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
physical; relating to stamina; in terms of physical strength
to be settled; to be brought to an end
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
to come to one's senses; to calm down
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
older sister; lass; young lady
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
end; close; conclusion; termination
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
by your leave; with your permission
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
still (continuing); as ever; further
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby