relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache
to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy
to become poor; to be poor
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to comfort; to console; to amuse
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
every month; trite; commonplace; conventional
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself