to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
open (attitude, etc.); openhearted; frank; open (space); spacious
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
rational; reasonable; logical
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
note (letter) left behind; will
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
silence (not speaking); muteness
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
to dance; to perform dance steps
long ago; a long time ago; already
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
suggestion; hint; implication
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
side gate; side door; service entrance
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
daily supplies; daily necessities; household items; housewares
tool; implement; means; furniture
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
buying and eating sweets (esp. of children); between-meal snacking
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at