city library; municipal library; public library
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
keypunch; card punching machine
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
recreation; diversion; relaxation
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
independent production (e.g. of a film)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
high efficiency; high performance
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
fee; charge; rate; material
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
defeat; lost battle; defeated army
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety