century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
being somewhat excited (agitated)
finish; finishing; finishing touches
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
cool; calm; composed; easy; simple
superb view; picturesque scenery
with a snap; with a crack
poisonous snake; poisonous serpent
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
in a day; in a brief space of time
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
alternation of generations
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
a bit better than; not much more than; not much different from
poisonous spine; venomous spine
stimulant effect (e.g. caffeine)
keeping oneself awake; fighting off drowsiness; method for keeping oneself awake