handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
family business; family trade; one's occupation; one's trade
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
as before; as ever; as it was originally
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to hand over; to surrender
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
shuffle (of playing cards, etc.); rearranging (in a random order); shaking (a container to mix ingredients, etc.)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
decisive battle of brief duration
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
handsome man; actor in a love scene
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
elderly handyman; elderly manservant
discretion; consideration; allowance
to harm; to cause harm to
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
in that manner; like that
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
in turns; alternately; in order