very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
harmonious (couple, family, etc.); happy; affectionate; friendly; intimate
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
each; (arch.) you (plural)
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
eating heavily; hearty eating; binge eating; big eater; trencherman; gormandizer
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
surplus; remainder; residue; margin; balance
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
oracle; revelation; divine message
with a start; with a jump
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
change of tone; variation (music); irregularity; modulation (in radio)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
foreign enemy; outside invader
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude