drop (e.g. of water); drip
to become frayed; to become loose
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
quite; utterly; really; completely
to be mentally fatigued; to tired to the bone
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
way out; means to escape; escape route
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
silence; stillness; quietness
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
to breathe out; to exhale
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
sunlight; rays of the Sun
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
light; easy; non-serious; minor
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
top (of a table, counter, etc.); tabletop; countertop; baking tray; baking sheet; sheet pan
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
accumulation (of discontent, frustration, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
lily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)
to begin to bloom; to come out
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
every year; yearly; annually
to take a picture; to take a photo
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy