on that occasion; at that time; then; in that case
bunch of flowers; bouquet
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
internal bleeding; internal haemorrhage; internal hemorrhage
being startled; getting a shock
don't you think?; indicates question
after a long time; for the first time in a while
old friend; old acquaintance
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
to discuss; to talk together
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
to be excited; to be elated
almost (did); nearly (did)
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
for example; for instance; e.g.
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
the world and the nation; the state of the world; high affairs of state
to debate; to deliberate; to argue; to contend; to discuss; to dispute
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold