to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to be kind to; to treat kindly
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
grandfather; male senior-citizen
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
death penalty; capital punishment
hedge; fence; border; limit
storage room; storeroom; closet; grayish blue
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
you could say that; that might be so
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
no way!; no chance!; I don't want to do it!
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to have a desire to urinate
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
mattress; mattress pad (under a futon)
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around