to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
going crazy; losing one's temper; snapping; (breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.)
stand-in; proxy; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)
carefree; relaxed; comfortable; at one's ease
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
for this very reason; that is exactly why
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
looking for (a suitable thing or person); searching for; hunting out; picking out; shopping around for; searching (a place)
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
black fly (any insect of family Simuliidae); gnat
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
slowly; leisurely; gently; suddenly; abruptly
frame (i.e. of a sliding door); crosspiece; bar; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); rung (of a ladder)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
to be sacked; to be dismissed
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
this one; with this; in this way
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
that's true; of course; obviously
if you think about it; come to think of it
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
standing close together; bristling (with)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
tapestry; wall hanging; banner
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
very recently; in the very recent past