stairs; stairway; staircase
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
guardian; protector; patron; parent
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
breaking off short (in one's speech); rendered speechless for a moment
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
without; but if; otherwise; or else
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
handrail; railing; banister
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)