inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to thrust before; to thrust at
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
posing a question; question
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to stop (plug) one's ears
whichever one chooses; either way
to be too late; to be too slow
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
since when; from when; how long
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
coexistence; living together
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
heart pounding; chest tightening
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
during; for the duration of
to flub (one's lines); to be flustered; to be confused; to bungle; to mess up
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
one by one; in detail; minutely