quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
power; authority; influence
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
knock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid; God help me; absit omen!
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
some people; a few people; several people
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
hot topic; talk of the town
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to speak; to say; to vocalize
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
coming home after midnight; person who comes home after midnight
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant