from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
decision; determination; resolution
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
how long; how far; how much
in that manner; like that
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to examine someone's expression
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
miniature light bulb; midget lamp
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to surface; to come to the top; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
place; situation; position; location