to smooth; to harmonize; to facilitate; to streamline
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
two (long cylindrical things)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
finishing blow; coup de grâce
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
female high-school student
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
straightforwardly; being outspoken
busy; having no (free) time
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
ten; 10; ten years of age
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to encamp; to take up positions