to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
(positive) economic effect
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
in the background; not standing out
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
the following week; the next week
advance training; prior training
unexpectedly; surprisingly
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
as far as the eye can see
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
point-of-view pornography; gonzo pornography; pornography filmed by the actors themselves; secret filming of sex
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to mistake (A for B); to misread
costumed mascot character (oft. devised for PR purposes by local governments, government departments, etc.)
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
dilettante; lecher; nymphomaniac
insertion point; insertion slot; insertion opening
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
armed forces; military; troops
clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
scientific name (of a species); binomial name; Latin name; academic reputation
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
the right person in the right place