to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
cotton cloth; cotton material
will; testament; last request
to live; to reside; to inhabit
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
young master; young gentleman
biological parent; real parent
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
period of youth; while young
world; society; people; the public
very great; enormous; serious
factory; plant; mill; workshop
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
cerebral hemorrhage; cerebral haemorrhage
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
promotion; raising of status
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
filtration; filtering; percolation
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
pronunciation; production of sound
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion