embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
good offices; auspices; sponsorship; village official (during the Edo period)
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
distrust; unjust suspicion
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
to be too numerous; to be too much
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
few decades; many decades; several decades
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on