a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
though; notwithstanding; although
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
sabot; wooden shoe; work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to part left and right; to open out
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
just above; right overhead
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
daily supplies; daily necessities; household items; housewares
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
foundation stone; cornerstone
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
income; receipts; revenue
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
minimum; at the very least
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
room allocation; assignment of rooms
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown