to be covertly swapped; to be replaced (e.g. with a counterfeit)
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
pointing out; identification
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
beautiful woman; pretty girl
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
great difference; major mistake
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
beriberi; severe thiamine deficiency
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
to dress (e.g. a salad); to toss (in a sauce or dressing)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
to buy again; to buy anew
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
a little bit; a little while