cheerful; lively; lighthearted
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
(not so) much; (not) very
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
selection; choice; option
(your) daughter; young woman
the other day; a few days ago
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
some people; a few people; several people
wherein; therein; thereinto
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to increase; to add to; to augment
(with a) start; fright; alarm
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
title of honour; title of honor
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
breathily (while talking)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to complain; to make a complaint
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge