model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
to have a meal; to take a meal
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. a road to traffic); resumption of services
progress; being under way
slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
steep mountain; craggy mountain
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
don't worry; there's no need to worry
fully prepared; all ready
preparation; arrangements
it's no joke; gimme a break!
with a start; with a jump
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
loss of (self-)confidence; inferiority complex
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
flour; meal; powder; dust
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to keep watch; to stand guard
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
untouched; unrestrained; unscathed
future (usually near); prospects
agricultural community; farm village; rural
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
convenience for transportation; convenience of access (by road or rail)
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food