to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
foundation stone; cornerstone
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
place; room; margin; scope
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
tea and cakes; refreshments
to detain; to check; to restrain
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
don't you think?; indicates question
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
literary fragment; interpreting (and using) a passage without regard to its context
the ancient imperial princesses serving at the Ise shrine
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on