to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
still (continuing); as ever; further
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
loss of eyesight; loss of vision; going blind; blindness
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to challenge (a person) to a fight
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to talk; to chatter; to tell (e.g. secrets)
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
ill will; malice; evil intent
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support