explanation; interpretation
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
jeweler; gem dealer; jeweler's (jewelry) shop
regular customer; valued client
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
expression; look; countenance; face
single word; a few words; brief comment
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick