to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
(wheeled) vehicle; car; (railroad) car; (railway) carriage; rolling stock
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
changing clothes; change of clothes
in swarms; in great crowds; in huge numbers; plentifully; a lot (of)
calling by name; designation; nomination
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
kitchen door; back door; service door; host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
drama; play; powerful drug
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
how; in what way; I wonder
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath; to take a rest; to take a break
to be filled to bursting; to burst
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
automatic; intransitive verb
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
to have meaning; to be meaningful
treasure chest; strongbox