surroundings; circumference
on the way back; returning
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
in deep black; in jet black
miasma; noxious form of "bad air" formerly believed to cause diseases
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
cleavage (between breasts)
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
uncertainty about the future; concern about future prospects
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
objection; dissent; protest
whistle (sound made with the lips)
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
if you think about it; come to think of it
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to congratulate; to celebrate
people; citizens; subjects; folk
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
application; request; petition
looking depressed; long face
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
ongoing; in progress; afoot
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
fucking; screwing; having sex
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love