to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
but; however; provided that
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to feel a chill run down one's spine
perfect; complete; flawless
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to become misty; to become hazy
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
villain; baddie; the villain's part
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
instant; moment; for an instant
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just