sunlight; rays of the Sun
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
stock-farming; livestock farming; cattle breeding
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
a little; a bit; slightly
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
fish-based cooking; fish dish
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
Japanese white birch (Betula platyphylla var. japonica)
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
scene; view; prospect; outlook
demesne; estate; private land; private property
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
fat; tallow; lard; grease
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
high flame (cooking); high heat; strong heat
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry