to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
good bye; I'm off; see you later
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
outward appearance; apparent
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. of a lie); specious; truthy
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
ghost town; deserted village; village without inhabitants
master; teacher; stable master
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
preface; introduction; preamble
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
reason; cause; circumstances
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)