loose (e.g. belt); slovenly; careless; slack
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
the other day; a few days ago
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
to be profitable (business); to pay; to be in the black
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
purveyor (to the government or Imperial Household)
(social) position; status
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
ostentation; show; affectation
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables); to cut up fish
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
like this; this sort; this way
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
will not do; do not; does not
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
amount of money; sum of money
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
friendship; friendly relations; fellowship
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
changing into cash; encashment; cashing
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
valuable article; valuables
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
outlining (e.g. font); hollowing out; getting rid of the middleman; dealing directly; skinning the cat (gymnastics)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all