to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
cutting of hair (to a short length); haircutting; bobbed hair; bob
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
cheekbones; zygomatic bone; malar bone
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
charming; fascinating; attractive
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
newspaper reporter; print journalist
father; dad; husband; you; he
to be upset; to be flurried; to be frightened (out of one's wits)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to slide into; to slip into
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
popular person; star; favourite; popular geisha
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
philanthropic work; charitable enterprise