traditional short winter coat resembling a haori without gussets; livery coat
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
ardent; passionate; vehement
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
lord of a manor; estate steward
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
imagination; supposition; guess
than; from; out of; except; but; more
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness