having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
tips of one's hair; hair ends
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
at first; in the beginning; originally
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold