complete collection; large collection; complete works
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
wild grasses; field grass; wildflowers
somewhat hard; somewhat firm; fairly hard; on the hard side
canary (esp. the island canary, Serinus canaria)
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
acknowledgment; acknowledgement; letter of thanks
opening and shutting; opening and closing
company expenses; at company expense
men's (fashion, wear, etc.); men
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card; short
deeply in love with; madly in love with; heads over heels in love with; to be crazy about
anthology; collection of works
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
burst of laughter; roar of laughter; in copious amounts
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year