one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
(in) her way; peculiar to her
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
articles; supplies; parts
to anticipate; to foresee
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
thereupon; therefore; because of that
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
arrival of goods; goods received
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
though; notwithstanding; although
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
strapped for cash; hard up
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
collecting together and buying; doing a big shop
price reduction; discount
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants