rubbing one's hands together
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
overhear; happened to hear that
interference; intervention; meddling
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to torment; to harass; to tease
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
difference; discrepancy; variation
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
disloyalty; unfaithfulness
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to hand over; to surrender
together (with); at the same time; in a lump