please (give me); please (do for me)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
main question; real issue at hand
staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
candied apple; toffee apple
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
older brother; elder brother
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
opposite side; opposition
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
financial power; financial means; wealth
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
last ray of hope; only hope
to be contrary to one's expectations
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
by your leave; with your permission
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance