already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby
older brother; elder brother
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
person concerned; interested party; related party
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
notice; attention; observation
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
to grow up; to become an adult
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
shellfish; seashell; shell
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
snake; serpent; large snake
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
dad; dada; daddy; pa; papa; pappa
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
little finger; pinky; little toe