beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
monjayaki; dish of pan-fried batter with various fillings
balloon (toy or decoration); balloon (hot-air or gas)
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
other than; excluding; without
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
a short while ago; just now; already; for a long time
depression; low spirits; dejection
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to fan; to incite; to instigate
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
upper floor; upstairs; top of the stairs
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
(free) sample; promotional gift
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
martial spirit; military spirit; the spirit of true warriors
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement