closing; shutting; firmness; tightness; discipline
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
lecher with a quiet exterior; lecher who doesn't seem it and doesn't talk about it
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
looking slender in clothing
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
established fact; fait accompli
foreign; abroad; overseas
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
effect; result; worth; use; avail
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
several times; once or twice
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
vexing; irritating; impatient
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
odds and ends; all; every
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
memory; sense; experience
to get between; to be caught in
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case