to pay attention (to); to show concern (for); to worry (about); to be careful (about)
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
writing (an essay, prose, etc.); composition; formal writing with little real meaning
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
about here; in this neighborhood
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
somehow; for some reason (or other)
that is to say; so that means
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
house in which a mistress is kept
anticipation; expectation; looking over (e.g. a fence)
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
starting point for an ascent (mountain, stairs, etc.); base (of mountain, etc.)
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
front room; parlor; parlour; living room
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
widower; divorced man not remarried; (long-term) bachelor
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to smoke (e.g. a pipe); to puff (a cigarette); to burn (incense)
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
great success; happy result; good result
to invite; to show (someone) in
to come in (of light); to shine in; to stream in; to pour in
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
meeting hall; assembly hall
while at a distance; indirectly; casually
Packard; Packard (automobile marque)
entertaining with food and drink; treating to dinner; wining and dining
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
chat; desultory conversation