to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
large size (paper, book, etc.); ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
tree hollow; hollow in a tree
to polish up; to shine up
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
board (across a ditch, etc.); step; tread; pedal (of an organ, etc.); treadle
handrail; railing; banister
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
wood construction; woodworking; (arch.) gardener
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
large enterprise; big business; large undertaking
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
woodworking; woodwork; woodworker; carpenter
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
descendant; progeny; offspring
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
to bend (with great force); to twist; to wrench; to distort (the truth)
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
heavy-handed; iron-fisted; authoritarian
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
it's probably so; it stands to reason
looking up to a person as one's own master or model; being influenced by a person through his works; idolizing
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
accommodation charge; room rate
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook