space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
(not so) much; (not) very
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
treasure chest; strongbox
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be surprised; to be astonished
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
honorific/polite/humble prefix
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to ask a question; to ask questions
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
listen!; you see; mind you; remember