and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
weeping; sobbing; softly (crying); with a prolonged dull pain; having a griping pain
to sob convulsively; to heave with sobs
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to wipe thoroughly; to polish
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to cover up; to hush up; to shroud in darkness; to have a secret abortion
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
yearned for; longed for; missed
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
long-established; old-established; traditional
3000; three thousand; many
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
your husband; her husband
presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent
wandering; jobless; unemployed
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide