to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
such; like that; that sort of; very
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
bedside; near one's pillow
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
tension; mental strain; nervousness
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
innumerable; countless; numberless
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
imagination; supposition; guess
being startled; getting a shock
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
special; particular; peculiar; unique
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
society; the world; the times