to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
directions; instructions; orders; command
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
within; inside of; less than
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
to cut; to slit; to slash
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to have a hard time of it
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to gain weight; to put on weight
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
large bathhouse with many different services; deluxe public bath
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money