secret; hidden; unseen; inward
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
rash; eruption (in response to a skin irritant); influence; crazy about; having an affectation concerning all things surrounding something (esp. a language, a culture, etc.)
love potion; philter; aphrodisiac
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
hello; good day; good afternoon
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to tower over the surroundings
partition between two rooms; room divider; partition wall
wallboard; wall decoration
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
very interesting; of great interest
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
to dry (up); to become parched; to ebb; to recede
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
audience with someone of high rank (e.g. the emperor)