the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
public lodging house; simple lodging (including pensions, private lodging and capsule hotels)
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
up-and-down motion; vertical movement (e.g. in an earthquake)
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
first thing in the morning
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
great pair; well-oiled two-man team
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
gateball (mallet sport similar to croquet)
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
surprise; something unexpected
scrap lumber; piece of wood
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
to pull around; to drag around; to take around; to show around
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
damply; moistly; clammily; stickily
pep-up; reassurance; pick-me-up; restorative; energizer
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
crushing (into pieces); smashing; cracking; breaking up
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
light; easy; non-serious; minor
acrobatics; risky undertaking
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
to lean against; to set against
low dining table; tea table
double take (esp. out of surprise)