to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
(not) so much; (not) that much
to extend from one year to the next; to go to the next year
lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
crack; fissure; rift (in a relationship); split; crack
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
Seven Gods of Fortune; Seven Deities of Good Luck; Seven Lucky Gods
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently; dreams
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
vitality; (one's) life force
harmful insect; noxious insect; pest; vermin
miscreant; scoundrel; villain
impossible to do (although wants to)
to move (to another area, country, etc.); to migrate
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
retainer; vassal; servant
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
soba given to one's new neighbors after moving in
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
binoculars; field glasses
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual progression (oft. into an unwanted state); doing little by little; proceeding in a continual and vague fashion; gradually obscuring
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy