reading while standing (in a bookstore, etc.); browsing (i.e. reading an item but not buying it)
format (esp. of publication, e.g. A5, B4, etc.); size of a sheet of paper used for ukiyoe
delete (proofreader's mark)
packing something in a bag; bagging
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to awake from one's sleep
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
common people; ordinary people; masses
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
have a good day; take care; see you
sticking to; clinging to; adhesion; cohesion; agglutination
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
annual; yearly; year (e.g. of graduation); nth year (e.g. student); order by year
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
big talk; boasting; bragging
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to squeeze out; to wring out
beyond this point; from now on; after this
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
become dry and rough (e.g. skin)