to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to run a shop; to have a shop
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
edge of the eaves; house frontage
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
bunch of flowers; bouquet
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
to put someone to trouble
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
sign of remorse; indication of regret
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
to blaze; to burn brightly
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to part (from); to part company (with); to split (with); to break off relations (with)
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
(complaining about) this and that; one thing or another
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
police officer; policeman; constable
arrest; apprehension; capture
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
very interesting; of great interest
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety