to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
telecommunication equipment
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to call again; to call someone back
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to appreciate; to be thankful
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
boy; bellboy; porter; waiter
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
sports-minded; sports-oriented
feeling; sense; impression
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
in its entirety; whole; wholly
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes