spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
being startled; getting a shock
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to tighten; to press hard
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
carefree; free from worry
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
story; tale; talk; discussion
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
Kyoto vegetables; vegetables traditionally grown in and around Kyoto
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)