whispered conversation; whispering
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
to be affected by another's misfortune; to get caught up in trouble not of one's own making
at the window; by the window; next to the window
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
unqualified; without qualifications
hiring locally; locally-hire; local employee; employment of local staff
to become excited; to grow lively
one edge; one end; one side
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses
look!; there!; here!; that is
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
doing as one is told; yes-man
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
front tooth; foretooth; incisor
refinement; elegance; sophistication; gracefulness
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
(not saying anything) no matter what
admission; (self-)acknowledgment; (self-)acknowledgement; self-identification
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
retainer; vassal; follower
to be enthralled by; to be disguised as
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to serve a master; to serve one's employer faithfully
from outside; from the side
killing two birds with one stone
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
to start to move; to get going; to come alive