to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
reception room; parlor; parlour
it's no joke; gimme a break!
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
front or rear of a palanquin (carried by two people); one of two people carrying a palanquin
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
please (give me); please (do for me)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
jumping to a wrong conclusion
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
man; male; masculine gender
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause