unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to boost; to force up; to push up
dirt floor; room with dirt floor; pit (theater seating); parterre
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
long ago; previous; of a former age
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
storehouse; warehouse; godown
insert a space (editor's mark)
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
stairs; stairway; staircase
care; precaution; guarding; caution
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to speak; to hear a voice
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
preparation; arrangements
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
simmering; (boiling) gently
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
shopping; purchased goods
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
chopping board; cutting board
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); domestic Asian water buffalo; wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee); Asian water buffalo
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble