outside the country; abroad
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
changing the subject; on a different note; by the way
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
hiding one's embarrassment
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
well-bred; of good upbringing
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
long military service; having experienced many battles
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
cleaning up; sweeping up; mopping up
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
how; in what way; by what means
secret understanding; collusion
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
some people; a few people; several people
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
supply; provision; raising; procurement