this is why; this means; it is the case that
the reverse; other side; lining
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
electronic edition; online edition
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
amount of information; information content (information theory); Shannon information; surprisal
otherwise; or else; if not
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
leaving everything up to someone else
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
number of characters; number of letters; word count
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
new book; new publication
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
library; book collection; paperback book
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
change; alteration; modification