to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
to employ; to hire; to charter
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
lodging host; lodging place
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
toddling; taking tottering steps
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
(of) Japanese descent; non-Japanese of Japanese descent; nikkeijin; company, etc. set up with Japanese capital; company managed by Japanese or non-Japanese of Japanese descent
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
construction; architecture (of buildings)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
major surgery; major operation
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
condolence; sympathy; mourning
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge