to be away from home; to be out of the house
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
affectation; showiness; pretence
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
sharp parting remark; parting threat
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
acquaintance; appreciative friend
performance of one's official duties
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
visiting room; visitation room
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
birth; creation; formation
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for