older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
to succeed; to bear fruit
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
evil spirit (that possesses someone); demon; devil
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
burning with curiosity; curious
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
near; close by; within reach; familiar
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
somewhat thick; relatively thick; thickish; on the thick side
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
above the knee; on one's lap
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude