all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
does not match (one's, its) appearance
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
rubbing one's hands together
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
whispering into a person's ear
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
harm; injury; evil (influence)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
how long; how far; how much
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
free (of charge); gratuitous
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook