astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
man of humble position; commoner; ordinary man; thoughtless man; man of little worth; person who lacks wisdom
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to grow; to develop; to grow up
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
even though; despite; notwithstanding
senior; elder; person older than oneself
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
becoming dull; slowing down
long (time that has passed); old (story)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to give oneself airs; to be prudish
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
as if to say; as much as to say; as though
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
dignity; majesty; dignified manner
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
spitting image; dead ringer; exact resemblance
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
thick; deep; kind; cordial; serious (of an illness); abundant
to be able to reduce the price; to be able to be reduced
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
dizzily; giddily; spinning; boiling up
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)