to do something with painful reluctance; (lit.) to have one's hair pulled from behind
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
emotional strength; force of will
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
paste; glue; clothing starch
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
towering; astonishingly high
father; dad; husband; you; he
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
manuscript; version; draft
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to be detained; to take time
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
counter for chairs or seats
small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to tell someone's fortune; to forecast; to predict; to divine