selling by the piece; selling (one's knowledge, talents, etc.) bit by bit; selling a little at a time
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to follow loyally; to wait on someone hand and foot; to be at someone's beck and call
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
secret information; intelligence
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
studies; schoolwork; classwork
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
fixed date; appointed day
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
older brother and younger sister
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
unsolved; unresolved; unsettled; pending; outstanding
furnishings; implements; equipment
high-quality goods; luxury item
knowledge; information; opinion; view
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
display window; shop window; store window
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
to summon courage; to be brave
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
festive mood; holiday mood; festive atmosphere
pure and innocent; immaculate