using as an intermediary; through
good humour (humor); good mood
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
clothing and accessories; attire
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
one by one; one at a time; in turn
first generation; founder
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
original text with its translation printed side by side or on opposite page
source (e.g. quotation); authority
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
to be softened; to calm down
foundation stone; cornerstone
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to put on a patronizing air
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
skylight; dormer; transom; dormer window
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce