to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to relax; to feel at home
pet dog; beloved dog; love of dogs; fondness for dogs
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
side table; bedside table
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to invite in; to show someone in
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
stingy; cheap; very frugal
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
last week; the week before
a few minutes later; after a few minutes