early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
all one has; all one's possessions
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
brink of death; time to give up; knowing when to give up
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
anything and everything; just about everything
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to feel at ease; to feel relaxed
maid; helper; help; assistance
complete set; all; everything
to get moldy; to get mouldy; to get out-of-fashion
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
in the meanwhile; during the time
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
leather strap; thong; leash
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with