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
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
(large) house; residence; mansion
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
now that you say that; now that you mention it
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
horned owl (any owl with horn-like ear tufts)
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
work; business; company; study
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
origin; source; beginning; starting point
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
(human) embodiment (of); incarnation (of)
scene; sight; scenario; setting
adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
throat; important part; vital area
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
maintainability; serviceability
antinomy; self-contradiction; either-or situation; choice between mutually exclusive alternatives
failure; defective article; dead loss; good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
playing in the mud; playing with mud
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
long ago; previous; of a former age
popular entertainment; mass entertainment; public amusement
anecdote; brief (comic) story
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
import; importation; introduction; afferent
great success; happy result; good result
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
progress; advance; making (good) progress