abstention; nonintervention; noninterference
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to collapse into; to flop onto
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to torment; to torture; to harass
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
item; something that one "just has to have"
picking; collecting; harvesting
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
factory; plant; mill; workshop
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
parts; accessories; components
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking