to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
long ago; already; a long time ago
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
but; however; provided that
work clothes; workwear; boilersuit; overalls
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
official name; formal name
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
through a (computer, etc.) screen
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to smirk; to grin broadly
chattering (teeth); (frozen, worried) stiff; rigid (personality, thinking, etc.); inflexible; voracious (e.g. work, study); without slack or pause
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
breaking off; snapping off
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
news programme; news program
fortune-telling; divination
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast