(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
interruption; suspension; break
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
stout; dark beer; porter's ale
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
junmai sake (sake in which the only ingredients are rice and yeast)
kushikatsu; deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
one-pot meal of green onions and tuna
chicken or fish meatloaf made with egg
confections; sweets; candy; cake
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
to squeeze out; to wring out
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to beat (e.g. eggs); to whip (e.g. cream); to whisk; to lather
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
amount used; quantity consumed; usage
directions; instructions; usage method
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
even more; still more; one step; one rung; one paragraph; one passage
reaching; attaining; arrival
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
everything working out as desired
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag