what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...
that's the way it is; such is life
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
town; block; street; road; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m); chō (unit of land area, approx. 0.99 hectares)
core; core; hardcore; all-out
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
highest; uppermost; topmost; oldest; eldest
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
unidentifiable; unidentified
because; the reason is; if you want to know why