to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
for a while; for some time; for a period
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
six (long cylindrical things)
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge