long (time); protracted; prolonged
prayer (for something); supplication
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
going to and fro; back and forth
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
superstition; superstitious belief
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to dance; to perform dance steps
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
powerless; helpless; incompetent
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
determination; resolution
to serve; to work for; to attend
feudal lord; head of a household; proudly independent person
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
throng; gathering of people
military forces; hosts; troops
for dear life; barely escaping alive
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
out of character; unlike one
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive