addition; supplement; appending; appendix
rising; ascending; climbing
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
yearned for; longed for; missed
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
chapter one; first chapter
spring day; spring sun; spring sunlight
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
sunlight filtering through trees
ray (of light); beam; light
chirp; twitter; warble; whale tongue
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
large quantity; large amount
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to quicken one's pace (steps)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
at work; in the midst of work; working
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
rascal; mischievous kid; naughty child
(female) childcare worker; nursery school teacher
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
premiere; first showing; release (film)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
moderation in drinking; cutting down on one's drinking; temperance
striking; remarkable; considerable