disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
preparation; arrangements
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
-less; lacking; non-existing
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
regarding as sacred; apotheosis; deification; sanctification
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
faint-inducing; dizzying; overwhelming; mind-numbing; staggering
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
one by one; one each; one at a time
being in one's room (office, etc.)
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
other side; opposite side; other party
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
official business; public business