to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to knock down; to knock out
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
(state of) apparent death; suspended animation
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
falling (down) unconscious; fainting (and collapsing)
sleeping pill; sleep medication
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
carefree; relaxed; comfortable; at one's ease
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
despite having waited a long time; in spite of having waited a long time; no matter how long one waits
homecoming; returning home
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
in search of; in order to look for
passing each other (without meeting); entering somewhere just after someone had left; coming in just as someone had gone out; inserting in the wrong order
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
weakly; helplessly; weak; flimsy; easy to bend
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to understand; to make out
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
notice of resignation; (one's) resignation; resignation notice
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
excuse; evasion; dodge; subterfuge; evasive answer
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by