preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
nightmare; incubus; succubus; demon appearing in a dream
successfully; nicely; (yummy) food; yum-yum
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
fish-based cooking; fish dish
military law; martial law; tactics; strategy
experienced; seasoned; veteran
chamberlain; castle keeper
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
disturbance; riot; mayhem
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
parting; separation; farewell
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
Moro; Muslim inhabitant of the Philippines; conspicuously; openly; completely; entirely
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
favorite; favourite; habitually used
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to fill (a glass) with water