appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
overly pious; sanctimonious; priestly; monkish
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
sigh (of admiration or lamentation)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter
succession to headship of a family
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
main question; real issue at hand
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to change one's appearance
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
black dyed garment; black dyed kimono
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
duty; obligation; responsibility
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to start singing (of birds, etc.)
to say no more; to sink into silence
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
prudence; discretion; thought
tension; mental strain; nervousness