plot (of a novel, play, etc.); plotting (data)
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
four characters; four letters
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
United Kingdom; UK; Britain; England
Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty; seichōtai; typeface which resembles brush-stroke forms of characters
twentieth century; Nijisseiki pear (variety of nashi); Nijusseiki pear
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
decorum; propriety; politeness
persecution complex; delusion of persecution; paranoia
something like ...; something called ...
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
take it from me; I speak from experience; word to the wise
middle and high-school students
both sides (on the left and right); both neighbours
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
normal duties; (one's) regular work
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
recording room; recording studio
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
Musashi (former province located in parts of present-day Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures)
bridge (e.g. on a warship)
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
high-pitched tone; soprano
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features
programme; program; plans; arrangements
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about