emergency; extraordinary; unusual
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
charming; fascinating; attractive
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
wise saying; famous saying
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to be needed; to be wanted
but; however; provided that
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
the way back; the way home; return trip
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
lack of self-reliance; depending on others