to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
expulsion; excommunication
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
failing to recognize someone; underestimation
attendance; presence; appearance
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
those present; attendance
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to be main; to be principal; to be important; to be conspicuous; to be prominent
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to be on the lookout; to lie in wait
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
than; other than; except; but
to give a broad grin; to smirk
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
with a momentary flash of light
staying the night; lodging (at)
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
article for sale; goods for sale; offering; specialty; selling point