with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
spiderweb; spider web; spider's web; cobweb
dirty joke; blue joke; indecent topic; bawdy subject; sex talk
queen; queen; queen (chess piece); Queen (highest title for female players in competitive karuta)
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
postscript; post scriptum; PS; P.S.
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
trivial matter; trifling thing; something ordinary
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
Japanese dancing mouse (Mus musculus musculus)
security; stability; safety; peace
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
range; stove; cooker; microwave oven