meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
(some small) help; an aid; some assistance
chance (of success); odds
unrequited love; one-sided love
clearly; brightly; freshly
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
just you wait and see (as a threat)
original (written) work (i.e. a new novel, play, music, etc.); newly written work; specially written work; writing (a new work) specially (for a publication, film, exhibition, etc.)
short story; short film; short poem
departure; leaving; setting off
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to make an appeal; to urge
popular person; favorite; favourite
one's real father; natural father; biological father
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
wheedling child; spoiled child; pampered child; child who always demands attention
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
nightlife; night amusements
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to change (one's clothes)
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
scarf (esp. one worn for warmth); muffler
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
night view; night skyline; nightscape
clandestine meeting (of lovers); assignation; tryst; (lovers') rendezvous