rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
minimum; at the very least
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
eighth day of the month; eight days
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to rock; to shake; to swing
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)