(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
power; authority; influence
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
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 run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
stop (bus, tram, etc.); station; stopping place
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
above; going steadily upward
passenger; traveller; traveler; tourist
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
touting; tout; barker; pander
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to palm off; to force a sale
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to run a shop; to have a shop
to project; to stick out; to stand out
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
a little short; sawed-off (pants)
dandy; handsome and fashionable man; fop; chivalrous man
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
leader; guide; mentor; coach
inheritance; something given or received
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)