to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to prosper; to flourish; to copulate (animals)
small change; coins; small sum of money
shopping; purchased goods
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
day after day; day by day
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
originally; by nature; from the start
casual dish (esp. Japanese food); simple dish
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
study; diligence; discount; reduction
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
talk; recital; narration; topic
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
such a thing; something like that
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
degenerate; pervert; deviant
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood