to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
name; given name; first name
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
good policy; wise policy; best plan
much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone
be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
destination (one is heading towards); goal
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
sketching; drawing from nature; portrayal; description
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
to make a mistake; to mess up; to screw up; to fail
visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding ways; slipway
invisibly; secretly; privately
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to try to do; to attempt to do
giving someone a ride on one's shoulders; shoulder wheel (judo)
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to give directions; to issue instructions
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.