return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
radiant smile; contented smile
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
triumphant return; returning in triumph
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
as stated; verbatim; literally
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
attentive to detail; careful; considerate; meticulous; detailed
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
practice by repetition; learning by rote
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic