to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
subordinate work; assistant; servant
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
straight-laced person; stubborn person
pliantly; pliably; subserviently; ingratiatingly; servilely
heir; inheritor; successor
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
erasure; denial; obliteration; ignoring (an opinion)
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to become famous; to gain fame
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
investment; contribution; financing
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
to suck up to; to curry up to someone
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
donation; contribution; endowment
exemption; exoneration; discharge
another shop, store, or firm
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
justice; fairness; impartiality
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
rug; lag (esp. in online gaming)
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule