to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to paint (draw) a picture
ground cherry (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii); husk tomato; Chinese lantern plant; children's noisemaking toy
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
complete change; about-face
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
cruel wife; termagant wife; wife from hell
reason; cause; circumstances
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
imperial bridal party's entry into the court
abode of demons; hotbed (of graft); pandemonium
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant)
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
waste of time; killing time
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
foster sibling; foster brother; foster sister
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
battlefield; battleground
future (usually near); prospects
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)