night-clothes; heavy kimono-like quilt
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
respect and affection; love and respect
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to smirk; to grin broadly
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
to like; to love; to be fond of
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
tiny area; tiny surface; (lit.) cat's forehead
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
please (give me); please (do for me)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
stealthily; secretly; in secret
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
to make one's rounds; to patrol
the way back; the way home; return trip
white clover (Trifolium repens); Dutch clover
rookery; breeding grounds; nesting place
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
retainer; attendant; escort
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)