to sigh; to breathe a sigh
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
rustling sound; search (esp. a home search by the police)
the three princesses; three kabuki roles regarded as some of the hardest to perform
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
build; physique; frame; constitution
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
meanwhile; in the meantime
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
furnishings; implements; equipment
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
means; way; method; measure
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
Casei; Cathy; Kathy; Cassie
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
finely chiseled (features)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
(lower) jaw; chin; mentum; chatterbox