a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
presence; sitting with; being with
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
innocence; being not guilty
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
suggestion; hint; implication
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
(political) power; authority; influence
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
news; word; tidings; omen
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to begin to fall (rain, etc.)
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
preparation; arrangements
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
(not so) much; (not) very
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for