based on; on the basis of
to finish knitting; to lace from bottom to top; to finish compiling (e.g. a dictionary); to finish editing
finally; in the end; on top of all that
himself; yourself; herself
playing the victim; playing the victim card
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to be intolerable; to be unpardonable
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
celebrity; personality; prominent figure
talk; dialogue; conversation
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
mount; stand; lens mount; mounting (e.g. a drive); mounting (animal behaviour); asserting dominance
photography; taking photographs
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to entertain; to make welcome
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
dictaphone; dictation system