to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to take command; to give direction
increasing the number of staff; hiring more people
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
to need; to demand; to take; to require
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
several people; a few people
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
participation; joining; entry
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
location (of); position; whereabouts; place where one is
the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one; it takes a thief to catch a thief
ability; capability; skill
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
on and after; from ... onward; since
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
village; human habitation; human settlement
physical disorder; incongruity; incompatibility; inconsistency
survival; survivor; relic
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
strength; power; proficiency; ability