even and odd numbers (on dice); chō-han; gambling game in which two dice are thrown and players bet on whether the total is odd or even
despite being a woman; woman as she is; (in a way that is) unbecoming to a woman; (in a way that is) uncharacteristic of a woman; in an unladylike way
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
discovery; detection; finding
early morning; early hours; early in the morning
to put out; to extinguish
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
business person; operator; carrier (telecommunications, transport, etc.)
suspension; interruption; stoppage; tie-up; cessation
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
your husband; her husband
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
dissolute; dissipated; licentious; slovenly; untidy; messy
to be away from home; to be out of the house
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
fifth day of the month; five days
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
what do you want?; can I help you?
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
dental caries; tooth decay
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around