to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
that kind; competition; match
to rest one's chin in one's hands
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
on and after; from ... onward; since
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
floor above; floor upstairs
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
basket; basketball; basket cloth
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
confidentiality; nondisclosure
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
principal occupation; core business
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
hooray; yay; whee; yowzer; whoopee; yes
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
pregnancy; conception; gestation
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly