to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
how long; how far; how much
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; normally
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
self-interested show of kindness; acting selfishly under the guise of kindness
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
poverty without selfish desire; honourable poverty (honorable); being poor yet honest
an ascetic existence; (leading) a continent life; abstinence
forced laugh; forced smile
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
large number (of); many; majority
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
surroundings; environs; circumference
otherwise; or else; if not
mental; spiritual; emotional
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
war situation; progress of a battle
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to look around; to survey
old friend; old acquaintance
woman; lady; adult female
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
double take (esp. out of surprise)