to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
wicker trunk; wicker luggage
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
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)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
inside one's heart; in one's mind
coincident with; while; simultaneously
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
determination; resolution
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to knock down; to knock out
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
older sister and younger brother
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to cut out; to clip from; to extract
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
evening; early night hours
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
night stall; night shop; night fair
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
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
touting; tout; barker; pander
to open wide; to reveal hidden contents
shoji with an oil-treated screen (for increased water resistance)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance