then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
one end; an end; part; fragment
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
the same; the said; likewise
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
being in a hazy state; being only half conscious; feeling dopey
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
originally; by nature; from the start
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
to look away; to avert one's eyes
bluff; false show of power; bold front
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive