nod; inclination of the head
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to crack; to develop a crack
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
as a child; when one was a child
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
ago; since; before; previous
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
no, not like that (but like this)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to telephone; to make a phone call
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to fall in love (with); to love
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
practical question (problem); practical matter
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to slide into; to slip into
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
very loud volume; megavolume
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
future (usually near); prospects
mess; jumble; muddle; chaos
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up