disjointed; frequently interrupted; in fits and starts
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
front; frontage; facade; main
although I say; although one might say; although called
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
water spirit; water nymph; naiad
silent; still; quiet; hushed
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
to increase (all the more)
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
nice; likeable; desirable
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission