to arrest; to capture; to seize
policeman's rope (used for restraining criminals)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
approximate age; age range
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
to prune; to trim; to reap (a crop) and put into storage; to harvest; to prune (a manuscript); to cut down
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
telephone call; telephone (device)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
a pair (of shoes or socks)
to invite in; to show someone in
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to be surprised; to be astonished
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
bedside; near one's pillow
chair; stool; post; office; position
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
bachelor's life; life of a bachelor
kitchen; financial situation
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to throw into; to toss into