or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
to be mad about; to be hooked on
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
laughing while reminiscing
to waste; to treat shabbily; to treat frivolously; to handle roughly; to treat without respect
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to overflow from something full
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
ignorant of the ways of the world
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
crime committed for fun; criminal who takes delight in people's reaction to his crimes
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
thought; thinking; contemplation; using wisdom to get to the bottom of things; focusing one's mind; deep contemplation
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
fifth day of the month; five days
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
hard worker; hardworking person
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
abuse; misuse; taking advantage of
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
old girl; former female student; alumna; office girl
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
to lie down; to throw oneself down