preface; introduction; preamble
item; article; clause; section; point
(death from) starvation; starving to death
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
to chase; to run after; to pursue
thousands; great number of; variety
scabies; sarcoptic mange; the itch
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
memory; ability to remember
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
person with a head for business
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
monopoly; monopolization; exclusive sales rights
right (to do something); authority; power
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
old age; old person; the old; the aged
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
care; precaution; guarding; caution