probity check; background investigation
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
like that; that way; thus
on the occasion of; at the time of
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to rain incessantly; to downpour
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to run up to; to rush over
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; weed; cannabis
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to be entwined; to be involved
one by one; one each; one at a time
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to be tripped up; to be too drunk to stand
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!