as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
first meeting; first interview with
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to put one's strength into
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
to fiddle with; to monkey around with
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
marriage between partners of very different ages; May-December marriage
in succession; one by one
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
gem; jewel; precious stone
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
to welter in blood; to be covered in blood
to turn towards; to point
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics