to be at a loss for words
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
to bring; to take; to bring about
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
image; figure; figure; form; image
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
difference in social standing; difference in social position
to be worried; to be troubled
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to accompany; to go with; to go together
caller; visitor; company; guest
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
Maris; Marris; Mullis; Marisu
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
it's been a long time; long time no see
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do