to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
one eye; one of one's eyes
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to squeeze out; to wring out
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
period of time; time slot; time zone
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
absence; disregard; indifference
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
death penalty; capital punishment
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
special; particular; peculiar; unique
strength; power; proficiency; ability
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
to be in danger of; to be liable to