otherwise; or else; if not
newspaper-seller; newsboy; newspaper vendor
to snatch from; to steal from
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
edge of the eaves; house frontage
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
matter of concern and interest
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
several times; a few times
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
(bank) president; greenroom manager (in a theater)
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
person in charge; official; attendant
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
everything; anything; nothing
banknote; bill; note; paper money
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people