half the body; half length
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
to take precautions; to set a guard against attack
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
several times; once or twice
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
audio; audio equipment (esp. high-end)
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
Für Elise (composition by Ludwig van Beethoven)
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
earpick; ear cleaning (with an earpick)
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth); to clean out (ears)
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
quickly; calmly; intently
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters
society; company; the public; the world
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
to care for someone; to look after someone
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
to fall ill; to be taken ill
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
fighting windmills; tilting at windmills; mimicking a wrestling match by oneself (as a form of street performance, etc.)
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
warm; comfortable; snug; cozy; cosy; pleasant
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
duty; obligation; responsibility
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
retort (vessel used for distillation); retort (airtight vessel used to heat and sterilize canned or retort-pouch food)
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to get angry; to snap
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular