the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
sampling food; tasting; trying
great popularity; sensation; good reputation
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
several times (as large, over)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
elder sister; effeminate man
cigarette; cig; smoke; fag
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak