meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
sunlight filtering through trees
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
excellent answer; clever answer
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
unsold items; leftovers; remainders; spinster; old maid
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
with one's mouth wide open; gapingly
shaking (like a jelly); wobbling; with a jiggle
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
to push aside; to brush aside
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
research (institute, laboratory, group, etc.)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead