on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
assistant; right-hand man; subordinate; (lit.) wifely role
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
have a pain in one's chest
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
domino (game); dominoes; domino effect
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
to step forward; to take a step forward
round shape; circle; circular form
theatre; theater; playhouse
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
minimum; at the very least
interior design; interior; upholstery
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
one by one; one each; one at a time
Western-style sit-down toilet
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
(not) a single person; (no) one
(not) even once; (not) ever
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses