to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
grip (of hand); grip strength
speaking of ...; as for ...
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
follower; attendant; valet; servant
important person; strategic person; key figure
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
a married woman's paramour; lover
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to threaten; to make threats
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
everything; anything; nothing
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to jerk; to wiggle; to twitch
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
schoolgirl; female student
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer