with a start; with a jump
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
written apology; written statement of regret
to sell off; to sell completely
surname; family name; last name
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
maid; helper; help; assistance
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
positioning side-by-side; parallel arrangement; going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
garden (esp. with trees); park
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
pointing out; identification
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
(in the same way) as before; as always
loose-fitting white socks (worn by schoolgirls); baggy socks
at work; in the midst of work; working
sneaker; sneakers; trainers
be (that) as it may; having said that
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
cream stew; chicken and vegetable stew with bechamel sauce or fresh cream
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
payment by installments; payment by instalments; hire-purchase
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
thickly; stickily; viscously
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament