growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
guardianship; guardian; (theatrical) assistant; prompter
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
future (usually near); prospects
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
those present; attendance
honour; honor; glory; privilege
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
far sight and deep design
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
sharing; division; draw; tie
rule; reign; government; governing
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to run about; to rush about
remote past; far ago; time immemorial