(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
irritation; annoyance; frustration
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
you (plural); all of you; you all
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
door; gate; opening; title page
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
court lady; lady-in-waiting
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
corridor; hallway; passageway
guard; sentinel; garrison
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
(political) power; authority; influence
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
story; tale; talk; discussion
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
like this; this sort; this way
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
follower; attendant; valet; servant
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case