to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
one plot (of land); one block (i.e. one city block); one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
should do; ought to do; must do
to think over; to ponder; to ruminate; to reflect
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
companion; company; tritagonist
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to know (a person); to think
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
this is why; this means; it is the case that
unexpected meeting; coincidence
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
rendezvous; meeting; area where guests gather before the start of a tea ceremony; waiting room; (arch.) meeting place for assignations, drinking, etc.
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to become pale; to turn pale
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter