to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
something worth mentioning; something to count on; something problematic
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
counter for books; volume
one's own work; making by oneself
collection (of musical pieces); studies; album; suite
poetry anthology; collection of poems; collected poems
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
contract; compact; agreement
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
using as an intermediary; through
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
anonymous author; pseudonymous author; writer who conceals his identity
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
general merchant; Jack of all trades
(power of) understanding; comprehensive faculty
to promote individuality; to develop character; to draw out (e.g. a child's) individuality
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
several times; a few times
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
to serve; to work for; to attend
clergyman; churchman; clergy
nun; bitch; Amagasaki, Hyogo; Amazon (online retailer)
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
fee; charge; rate; material
(not so) much; (not) very
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary