to break the silence; to break one's silence
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
living together; communal life; cohabitation
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
wild uproar; pandemonium; clamor of voices; noisy; uproarious; clamorous
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
heating; application of heat
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to ignore one's own shortcomings; to shut one's eyes to one's own faults; to act hypocritically
stew prepared from ingredients contributed by members of a party, and eaten in the dark for fun
human rights; civil liberties
adoration; admiration; devotion
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
root; source; origin; cause
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
intelligence operative; spy
unnatural phenomenon; strange happenings; haunting
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
floor above; floor upstairs
for use of customers or guests
reception room; parlor; parlour
to ask for directions; to ask the way
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)