function; facility; faculty; feature
counterclockwise; anti-clockwise
northeastern part; the northeast
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
front shrine; hall of worship
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
thick malt syrup poured into boiling water and sprinkled with cinnamon (used as a refreshing summer drink)
exceptionally effective; overwhelming effectiveness
itching-to-grab gesture (made with one's hands)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
to wander about; to wander around; to hang around; to loiter
to glare at each other; to confront each other
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
equality; uniformity; evenness
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
with a chuckle; with a giggle
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
sympathy; compassion; pity
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
being good at hosting; good host; person who knows how to entertain guests
this occasion; at this time; now
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
elderly handyman; elderly manservant
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack