setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
to press a question; to cross-examine
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
severe; strict; tough; hard
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
being the runner-up; finishing second
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
next generation; future generation
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to be prolonged; to drag on
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
(temporary) closure of school