to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
difference in social standing; difference in social position
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
though; even if; whether ... or ...
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
to thrust before; to thrust at
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
direct control; direct supervision
power; authority; influence
(villains) of the same stripe; birds of a feather; (lit.) badgers of the same hole
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to polish up; to shine up
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
frame (e.g. picture frame, decorative door frame, etc.)
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
counter for chairs or seats
to differ; to vary; to disagree
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to order; to command; to appoint
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
certainly; surely; definitely
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...