to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding
not sleeping a wink; wide awake all night; without moving
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
all night long; all through the night
indescribable; having no way to express
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
(not) a single person; (no) one
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
gem; jewel; precious stone
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
oath; vow; attestation; solemn pledge
declaration; proclamation; announcement
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
older sister; elder sister
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to pretend; to act (as if)
long (time); protracted; prolonged
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
section meeting; division (of a larger organisation); department; section
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
chief; main; principal; important