written explanation; written apology
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
president (of a society); chairman
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
living by oneself; living alone
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
one way or the other; either way
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to become empty; to be emptied
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
along; parallel to; in accordance with
(United States of) America; USA; US
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
stealthy steps; soft steps
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
clinic; medical office; infirmary
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in