stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
helping hand; help; support; aid
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
bombshell announcement (statement)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
good fences make good neighbors; a hedge between keeps friendship green
within a marriage; between husband and wife; conjugal
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
it seems so; that's what it looks like
nod; inclination of the head
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
difficult to ...; hard to ...
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
new student; freshman; first-year student
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to let out a cry; to break forth