new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
movie version (based on TV series, anime, etc.); the movie
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to have a talk; to tell a story
what do you want?; can I help you?
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
the present term; the present session
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
to put one's heart (into); to apply oneself (to); to devote oneself (to); to take an interest (in)
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
contrast; juxtaposition; comparison; correlation (of strata)
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval