(one's) beloved car (or motorcycle, bicycle, etc.); (one's) wheels
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
bucking horse; unmanageable horse
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
I can say now (what I couldn't before); now (that things have changed) I don't mind telling you; I couldn't tell you until now; I couldn't have told you this back then
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
secret base; hideout; hidden position
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
it is certain true that ... (but); you can't argue that it's not ... (but)
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to give an impression; to make an impression
mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
reconciliation; make peace with
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
close; intimate; on good terms
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
summertime; summer season
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)