after a long time; for the first time in a while
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
seventh day of the month; seven days
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
selection; choice; option
to succeed; to bear fruit
like this; in this way; as you see
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
to bring; to take; to bring about
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
housewarming gift; housewarming
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
prior investment; upfront investment
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
free agency; free contract; free booking; freelance
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
letter; missive; note; mail
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
had better ...; had better not ...
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused