since then; from that time; ever since
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
to look forward to something
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
no!; no no!; no, not at all
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
neat and clean; tidy; trim
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
zero; naught; oh; flying; leaping
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
clear weather after a typhoon has passed
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
standing on one's feet for a long time
standing; reserve; always having ready
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to be opposite; to face each other