be that as it may; even so; though that be so
one's long-cherished desire
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
than; other than; except; but
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to let cry; to grieve
scale; scope; plan; structure
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
to name; to call; to christen; to term
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
microcomputer; personal computer; micro-controller; micro-processor; moving (animated) icon
micro-; micro; minibus; microfilm
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
ray (any fish of superorder Batoidea)
failure story; horror story
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
thrill ride (at an amusement park)
roller coaster; coaster (small mat for drinks); coaster brake
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
matcha; powdered green tea
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
guide dog for the blind; seeing eye dog