to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
illumination; decorative lighting
platform; home; home base; home plate
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
real estate agent; realtor
residence; housing; residential building
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
blank space; margin; blank canvas
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
little-known good place; good out-of-the-way place; well-kept secret place; hole-in-the-wall
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm)
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
complete works; complete collection; complete series
book of pictures (paintings, drawings, etc.); collection of pictures
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
Christmas carol; Christmas song
considerably; greatly; a lot
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
no, not like that (but like this)
interruption; suspension; break
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast