to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
but; however; although; though
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to be hot on a person's heels
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
to say; to be pleased to say
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
ice pop; icy pole; popsicle; ice lolly
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
expression; look; countenance; face
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
knowing what is right and not doing it is a want of courage
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus)
hooray; yay; whee; yowzer; whoopee; yes
(religious) faith; belief; creed
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
note (letter) left behind; will
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position