reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
long time; long interval; for quite some time
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
the three realms of existence; the whole universe (of a billion worlds) that Buddha enlightened; past, present and future existences; far-off ...; distant ...
technical book; specialized book; treatise
as expected; as predicted
boom; craze; (economic) boom; boom (of a boat); (microphone) boom
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
change; alteration; modification
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
negotiator; bargainer; point man
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
crown; diadem; bottle cap
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
secondhand book fair; antiquarian book market
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating
newly appointed; inaugural
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
(a person's) appearance; looks
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite