monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
manly; masculine; like a man
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
since; henceforth; ever since
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
night duty; night shift; night work
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to complain; to make a complaint
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
detour; circumvention; turning movement
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
detour; circuitous route; diversion
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
white makeup powder; (face) powder
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; money
(length of one's) step; stride; pace