to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
very young; childish; immature
the flower (prime) of youth; the spring of life
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
roundness; rotundity; mellowness; maturity
(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
collection of books; (personal) library
to keep in mind; to memorize
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
(very) cheap; (very) inexpensive; cut-price; bargain (price)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
moderately wealthy person
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
something; some kind of; for some reason
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
firm; unshakeable; resolute
belief; faith; conviction
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
to lead a life; to live a life
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular