to lend an ear to; to listen to
whispering into a person's ear
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
good young man; agreeable youth
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
to flare up; to burst into flames
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
parting; separation; farewell
exclusive; attached to; specialist
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to have a reason; to have an excuse
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
pessimism; disappointment
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation