to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to throw at; to turn; to raise
particular; hard to please; fussy
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
a step; short distance; short time
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to show signs; to have symptoms; to give indications (of); to bud; to germinate; to sprout
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to find out the truth; to ascertain; to clarify; to confirm; to verify
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to arrive home; to return
near; close by; within reach; familiar
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
entertainment; hospitality; banishment (Edo period)
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
each (every) time; whenever
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)