declaration of war; proclamation of war
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
how long; how far; how much
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
Japanese pepper (species of Sichuan pepper, Zanthoxylum piperitum); Japanese prickly ash
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
comfortable bowel movement
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
preparation; arrangements
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
guardian; protector; patron; parent
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
festival; feast; carnival
(col) Hello Kitty (Sanrio product line)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver); (with a) banging noise; (with a) clash (broken dish); (with a) clank; (with a) bang
examination results; test result; test outcome
matter of time; question of time
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution