haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
being very busy; busyness
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
good humour (humor); good mood
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
(present) head of a family
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
many; numerous; various; large number of
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to disperse; to take a castle
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly