as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
bed bug (Cimex lectularius); bedbug
bed bug (Cimex lectularius); bedbug
coexistence; living together
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
drainage; ditch; gutter; sewage; black water
everyday life; daily life
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
direct connection; direct link
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
like this; in this way; as you see
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
smelling of mud or earth; unrefined; uncouth
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
parallel world; parallel universe
elegance; taste; refinement
fragment; splinter; wane (of the Moon)
to sweep clean; to brush clean
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
store name; shop name; restaurant name