secret; private; surreptitious
calls and sounds made by insects
large fan-shaped object held by an attendant and used to conceal the face of a noble, etc.
genuine; authentic; true; real
right (in front); directly; properly; normally; honestly; decently
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
to stand on end (of hair)
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
(having) two choices; choice between two things
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
personal affair; one's own affair
know your place!; know your station!; don't overestimate yourself!
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
sweeping (over, across); conquering; overwhelming
middle; center; heart; midst (e.g. of a storm); peak (e.g. of a season); (the) height (of something)
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
desperation; self-abandonment