to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
easily mixed up (e.g. similar words); easily mistaken; confusing; misleading; equivocal; ambiguous
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
such ... as; or some such
chapter one; first chapter
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to relax; to feel at home
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
I see; that's right; indeed
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
according to plan; as planned; on target
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth