to press a question; to cross-examine
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
shock therapy; shock treatment
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
acceleration; speeding up
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
something like ...; something called ...
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to produce
sudden death; unexpected death
for work; in a manner related to work
firmly rooted; deep-seated
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to be free; to be available
just because; even if; even though
when dealing with urgent business, make use of whoever is handy
having said that; be that as it may
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to take a picture; to take a photo
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down