even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
at work; in the midst of work; working
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to be shameless; to have a lot of nerve; to have nerves of steel; (lit.) to have hair on one's heart
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
detour; circumvention; turning movement
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
trouble; bother; annoyance
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to dye; to colour; to color
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
Western clothing; Western binding
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
(young and) innocent; naive; pure; fresh; artless; unsophisticated
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
calm; composed; cool; quiet
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
old hag; old woman; old bat
senior female worker who supervises junior employees in a domineering fashion
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with