trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
not entirely wrong but not entirely right; so-so; average
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
double doors (opening from the centre); double-opening from the centre (of doors, casement windows, etc.); filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
two adjoining rooms (connected by a sliding door)
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
furnishings; implements; equipment
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener