dense; dim; dull-witted; unsympathetic; slow to understand; slow on the uptake
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to say; to tell; to state; to do
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
along the road; along the way
whispering into a person's ear
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to square one's shoulders
eighth day of the month; eight days
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
higher rank; better position
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
reproachful; hateful; bitter
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
Daniel; Daniele; Danielle; Daniell
modesty; self-control; discretion
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim