as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
with a clatter; clatteringly
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
firelight; shadows or forms moving in firelight
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
suckling child; babe in arms; child at the breast; baby; infant
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
happy tears; tears of joy
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to warm (up); to heat (up)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
about this time; about now
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
almost every day; almost daily
10th day of the month; ten days
tax collector; tax official
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
elderly housekeeper; elderly maid; wet nurse; nanny
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to apologize; to apologise; to make an apology
after a long time; for the first time in a while
one's own child; one's own children
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable