it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
since then; from that time; ever since
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
in that way; thus; so; so?
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
river; stream; River; the ... river
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
bill (e.g. at a restaurant); check
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained