to watch intently; to stare
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
woman who is obsessed with the education of her children
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
good wife and wise mother
tolerance; broad-mindedness
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
don't worry; there's no need to worry
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
production output; number of goods manufactured
prefectures (of Japan); largest administrative divisions of Japan: Tokyo-to, Osaka-fu, Kyoto-fu, Hokkaido and the remaining prefectures
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Kagoshima prefecture (Kyushu)
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
uncool; bad-looking; unattractive; unsophisticated; provincial; hick
to dis; to diss; to disrespect
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
lord of a manor; estate steward
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
different opinion; objection
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
whoops; oops; gulp; ulp; ugh; yuck
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see