laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
here and there; in places
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
large build; large pattern
troubled face; worried expression
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
it is I who should say so
your daughter; young woman
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
talking while standing; standing around talking
outward appearance; looks
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
floral decoration; floral ornament