to look at; to gaze; to stare at
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
descendant; progeny; offspring
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
duty; obligation; responsibility
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
one's way (ahead); one's path
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
even though; despite; when
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
flour; powder (for polishing, dusting, etc.)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
premature joy; short-lived elation
middle of the night; dead of night
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
separate; respective; different
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
bedside; near one's pillow
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere