no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to be filled to bursting; to burst
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
place; situation; position; location
choices; alternatives; options
euphoric mood; exuberant mood
briskly with small steps; trotting
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
Good heavens!; Oh my god!; gee whiz
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
with a start; with a jump
sexy; popular; well-liked
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
regular customer; valued client
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
children's game in which three or more stand back-to-back in a circle and jostle
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to watch steadily; to stare
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy