pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
falling of the curtain; (coming to an) end; close
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
stealthy steps; soft steps
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
helping hand; help; support; aid
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
manga aimed at women (e.g. with a theme of romance, marriage); women's comic
such; like that; that sort of
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
recommendation; endorsement
nothing but; none other than
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
coquettish; teasing; mischievous; devilish
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
to smile broadly; to grin widely
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
maker; builder; creator; farmer
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
curiosity; inquisitiveness