to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to give; to do (something) for
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
conduct; behavior; behaviour
exactly as stated; verbatim
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
alone; by oneself; on one's own
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to relax; to feel at home
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post