many; numerous; various; large number of
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
figure; form; figurine; model figure; figure skating
time; season; period; phase; stage
paints; painting material
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to assemble; to set up; to construct
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
polite; respectful; reverent
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
disciple; pupil; follower
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
no problem; no objection; it doesn't matter
polite; respectful; reverent
to deliver; to hand over; to transfer
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to hold something reverently with both hands
take care of it; I'll leave it up to you; do as you see fit
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
pressing; urging; demanding; demand