absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
in accordance with plans; just as planned
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
measurement error; calculation error
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
birth and growth; giving birth and raising; development; breeding
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
(period of) a year; during an era
in the mountains; among the mountains
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)