scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
mixed vegetable and seafood tempura; something pulled upwards; small castle with a simple earthen-walled moat; turning up a lamp wick
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
meanwhile; in the meantime
to lie down; to throw oneself down
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to get slightly dirty (all over)
the same night; that night
omission (of middle part of a text); ellipsis
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
young girl; lass; adolescent female
to keep (a person) waiting
to rebuke; to scold harshly
lion mask; Japanese deer fern (Blechnum nipponicum)
in this manner; in this way; like this
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
to be too large (of clothing); to be baggy; to be flabby; to lose firmness; to slosh about; to be overflowing (with liquid)
child's tear-stained face
stepping back; drawing back
glove (esp. sports); globe
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
pair; the two; both persons; both things
sulking in bed; going to bed in a huff