rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
imperious; proud; heavy (nasal breathing)
preliminary arrangements; spade work
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
wide difference; a world of difference
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
to go downhill; to go down a slope
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
river fish; freshwater fish
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
what time; (lit.) which hour
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
class; heading; group; category
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
for two people; (work) of two; (meals) for two
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to gape; to open one's mouth wide
beauty treatment; cosmetology; beauty salon; beauty-treatment clinic