to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
(set of) facial features; looks
distinction; discrimination; discernment; identification
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
distance; difference; gap; disparity; gulf; chasm
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
how many years; how long; what year
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
verge of death; dying moments
drop (e.g. of water); drip
curse; spell; malediction
mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language
burning-hot tongs; red-hot tongs
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
crying aloud; wailing; bawling
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
critical point (temperature)
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
light that stays on all night; lamp that is kept burning all night; nightlight
inquisitive (e.g. look); questioning; quizzical; interrogative
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into