stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
it's not like; it isn't as if
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
to amuse oneself; to make merry
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
articulation; speaking one's lines smoothly; reciting one's lines well
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
sake jar; jar containing alcohol
to wed; to be married; to shift blame to someone else
to move (house); to change residence
to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts
tenant (esp. in contrast to a landlord); renter
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
helper; assistant; help; assistance
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
head; brains; intelligence
rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
very short and stout; small but quite wide around