at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
cancellation; cancelling (a person, e.g. for an inflammatory remark); cancel culture
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
Japanese laurel (Aucuba japonica); spotted laurel; lush, green tree
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
Buddhist (household) altar
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
(personnel) change; transfer; relocation; reassignment; reshuffle
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
person concerned; interested party; related party
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
too (much); overly; excessively
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling