to cover up with something
the very best; excellent; superb
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to take on a role; to take part
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
matter of concern and interest
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
image; figure; figure; form; image
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
seeing one off; farewell; escort
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
dilapidated house; deserted house
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
hygiene; sanitation; health
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
most part; greater part; majority
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to betray a secret; to reveal a secret
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain