to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
library (usu. single-room); small library
book lover; lover of books; bibliophilism; love of books
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to be discouraged; to shrink from
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
discretion; judgement; judgment
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
post; official position; managerial position; executive position