wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
complete darkness; total darkness; pitch darkness
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
comparatively; relatively
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to jump up and down; to hop
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
to have legs; to be able to get around; to be a good runner
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to raise one's voice; to shout
distilled liquor; spirits
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
being startled; getting a shock
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
night-clothes; heavy kimono-like quilt
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
(ethyl) alcohol; spirits of wine
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir