even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
call; summons; convening; convocation
Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment; obstacle to enlightenment; penis
to collect; to assemble; to gather
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
foundation (garment, cream, etc.)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
which can exist solely due to the presence of; whose existence is determined entirely by; which owes everything to
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to subsist; to keep on living
living thing; living creature; animal; life
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
just because; even if; even though
notice; attention; observation
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to expose (a secret, scandal, etc.); to disclose; to uncover; to unmask
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
centre of attention; center of attention
from the viewpoint of; according to