to sparkle; to glitter; to twinkle
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
proper; right; reasonable
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to let out a cry; to break forth
valley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravine
that's true; of course; obviously
cherry blossom (colour, color)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
degree of relative priority
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate