in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
Buddhist (household) altar
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
couple's ring; set of rings worn by unmarried, unengaged couples; pairing
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
most of all; extremely; supremely
thug; hooligan; ruffian; (arch.) spy
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
to start singing (of birds, etc.)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
preparation; arrangements
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to smile (at); to grin (at)
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; excuse
reaction; response; reaction
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
stirring; slight movement
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket