to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
how long; how much; to what extent
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
spineless; backboneless; timid; cowardly; weak-kneed
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
commercial spirit; profit motive
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
various kinds of small trees; assorted trees
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to be erected; to be built
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
how long; how far; how much
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
looking on; remaining a spectator
to be driven by (one's feelings); to succumb to
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
loud voice; high-pitched voice
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)