to loosen the reins; to let up on (someone)
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
fine weather; fair weather
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
kind (of goods); brand; (taxonomical) form; breed; cultivar
euphoria; eudemonia; euphoric
ingredient; component; composition
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
royalty and titled nobility
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
in the mountains; among the mountains
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
sense of relief; feeling of relief
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
payment in advance; advance payment; prepayment
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to keep a watchful eye on
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)