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in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
small restaurant; eating house
good times; boom; (wave of) prosperity
what is called; what they call; so-called
engineering firm; contractor
caretaker (at a zoo or aquarium); keeper; attendant; breeding staff
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
lime; quicklime; caustic lime
counter for drops of liquid
moving tale; impressive tale
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
end of war; cessation of hostilities
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
acting ability; talent as a performer
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
opening a business; opening a practice
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
chit; sales slip; voucher
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
troupe; theatrical company
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to live through; to survive
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
ordering (materials); placing an order; order