lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
air of luxury; high class feel
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
to relax; to feel at home
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
fixed form; regular shape; standard-size mail
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
whispering into a person's ear
pride; boast; credit (to)
early (days); initial stage; initial
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
handicraft; industrial art object
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
abundant harvest; bumper crop
as you see; as you can see
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to garner interest; to attract attention
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger