to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
detour; circumvention; turning movement
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to speak; to hear a voice
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
railing; handrail; balustrade; armrest (chair)
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
imprisonment; incarceration
recovery; rescue; recapture
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to make one's own; to take possession of
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
caller; visitor; company; guest
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
news; word; tidings; omen
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
one's best interests; one's own good
bungalow; one-story house
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
just above; right overhead
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver