female friend; woman friend
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
as if; the very thing itself
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
rushing to one's doom; (like a) moth flying into the flame
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
and also; and on top of that; so (I take it that ...); then ...; (arch.) in that case; (arch.) if so
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
indulging in every possible luxury
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
(man's) father-in-law; father of one's wife
famous brand of sake; choice sake
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
sooner or later; in time; eventually
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
for that very reason; that is exactly why ...; as expected; just as one thought; sure enough
lovers' talk; whispered intimacies
roadside tree; row of trees
health preservation; recuperation; recreation
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
much the same; nearly equal
confused (situation); great fuss; much wrangling
to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
certain; definite; clear; credible
casual; indifferent; nonchalant
elementary; basic; rudimentary
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent