writing; composition; essay; sentence
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
difficult to approach; inaccessible
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
difference in social standing; difference in social position
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
to finish reading; to read through
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
at that time; in those days
to pay no heed to; to not care about; to take no notice of
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
right beside; close to; nearby
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
Japanese syllabary; kana; aiueo
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
traditional ordering of the Japanese syllabary; fundamentals; the ABCs of ...
even if not; even without
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
soundly (of sleeping); (sleeping) like a log
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying