to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
to increase (all the more)
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
opening fully; full throttle; full power
presentation techniques; way of showing something
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
in that way; like that; that way
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
financier; business leader
good humour (humor); good mood
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
height (of summer, party, etc.); (in) full swing
seeing one off; farewell; escort
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
mounting (of a picture); binding (of a book)
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
Higashiyama Station (Hokkaido)
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically