miasma; noxious form of "bad air" formerly believed to cause diseases
merchant's home; rented home; store; shop
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
close-up; bringing attention (to); bringing to the fore; putting under close scrutiny
downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
sense of touch; sense of being touched; tactile sense
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
shyness; bashfulness; shame
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
once upon a time; a long time ago
difficult problem; challenge
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
covered with; stained; smeared