nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to expose one's faults; to have one's defects exposed; to show oneself up
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
staying the night; lodging (at)
trusting too much; overestimating ability
just because; even if; even though
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
distant look; faraway look
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to invite in; to show someone in
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
then; and (then); in that case; if so
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination