a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
plentifully; amply; loosely; with room to spare; a good (e.g. two weeks, ten kilometres); a full
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
this world; everyday world; earthly existence; mundane life
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
just as one was told; like she (he) said
rich person; wealthy person
high-quality goods; luxury item
common people; ordinary people; masses
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)