to subsist; to keep on living
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to lean against; to set against
treasure chest; strongbox
keeping things tidy and in order
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
human relations; personal relationships
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
thick with smoke, moisture or odor; hard to breathe (air)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
slowly and quietly; smoothly
ceremony held at the end of a school term; end-of-term ceremony
indeed; really; truly; very much
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
outline; summary; argument