to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
to watch steadily; to stare
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
what a blessing; how fortunate; thank goodness
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
to result in death; to lead to death; to be linked with death
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
comprehensive; inclusive; encompassing
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
starting work (on); setting to work (on); commencing (a crime); playing (a move)
mutation; change; transition
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
eyes and nose; looks; facial features; shape; form
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
globular shape; spherical shape
spherical; globular; globe-shaped