to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
haunted mansion; haunted house; enchanted house
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
to make one's heart flutter
though; even if; whether ... or ...
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
surveillance camera; security camera
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
seeing off and meeting on return
polite; courteous; hospitable
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to allow; to enable; to make possible; to make feasible; to permit
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious