to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to torture; to persecute; to excruciate
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
brightly lit; brightly lighted; lit up; lighted up
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to amuse oneself; to make merry
nightlife; night amusements
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
village headman; village mayor
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
leader; guide; mentor; coach
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
complete victory; total victory
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
according to plan; as planned; on target
to pass by; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it; to go too far
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
to mix; to stir; to blend
nutritional value; food value
testicle; testicles; testes
energy; vigor; vigour; vitality
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
how to use; method for using; way of using