assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
it's no joke; gimme a break!
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
stirring; slight movement
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
street stall; stand; booth
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty