ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
spine (of book); binding (of book)
glad countenance; joyful look
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
complete works; complete collection; complete series
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
double; twice (as much); twofold
built-in; fixed; attached
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
counter for books; volume
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
handwritten letter; handwritten character
amount of information; information content (information theory); Shannon information; surprisal
to set a ladder up against
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
to be absorbed in reading
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
mental; spiritual; emotional
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
return; relapse; recurrence
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
all-night vigil over a body; wake
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
will; testament; last request
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm