with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to put one's hand on; to touch
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
while; during (the time when)
since when; from when; how long
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
finish; completion; the end