to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
romantic film; love movie
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
I sincerely believe in Amitabha; Lord have mercy on me
Ireland (country); Republic of Ireland; Éire; Ireland (island)
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
fine piece (e.g. of art); good work
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
first thing after rising; as soon as getting up
bare legs; bare feet; stockingless legs
to shed light; to cast light
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake; operating on the same wavelength; reading each other's minds
to vacuum; to clean with a vacuum cleaner
pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
mom's home cooking; taste of mom's cooking; taste of home cooking; food like mom used to make
trueborn; genuine; capable; first-class; briskly; smartly
special sale; bargain sale
food expenses; money for food; charge for board
landlocked masu salmon (Oncorhynchus masou masou)
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
regular customer; valued client
fish-based cooking; fish dish