at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
several people; a few people
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
while; even though; despite
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
outward appearance; looks
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
tattoo (esp. one in a style other than traditional Japanese)
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
(religious) faith; belief; creed
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
opening; aperture (e.g. camera); opening one's mouth; beginning to speak; open; broad
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still