to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
reopening a shop after renovation; post-refurbishment reopening
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
grudge; complaint; reproach
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
every month; each month; monthly
self-supporting student; working student
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
frivolity; levity; shallowness; superficiality
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
independence; self-reliance
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
total (money); full amount; sum
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
three stars (shape); three stars (rating); Orion's belt; Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
general public; the masses
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly