a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
bent back; hunchback; stoop
(some) more; even more; longer; further
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
like this; this sort; this way
green calabash; unripe gourd; pale and sickly person; pallid and thin person
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
what kind of; what sort of; what
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to say; to be called; to do
tall figure; high stature
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
instant; moment; for an instant
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
suddenly (stick out, appear, extend, etc.); abruptly (protrude); unexpectedly
with a start; with a jump
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
living thing; living creature; animal; life
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to translate; to interpret
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
older sister; elder sister
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
wet nurse; nursing mother
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
awareness that one is not good at something; feelings of inferiority
strong-willed; strong of heart
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
a few years ago; some years back