occasionally; once in a while; now and then
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
counter seat; seat at the counter
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
manners; behavior; behaviour
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to raise one's voice; to shout
... years old; age (of) ...
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
dukedom; duchy; principality
tense relationship; tense relations; strained relations; strained ties; tension
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
common crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
fast-talking; rapid talking
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
orphan; person without friends
article (in a document); clause; counter for lines, stripes, streaks, rays, etc.; although; though; since