to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to burst open; to pop; to split
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
LOHAS; Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability; market segment made up of ecologically conscious consumers
reconfirmation; double check
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
whatever the case; under any circumstances
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
foreign enemy; outside invader
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to watch steadily; to stare
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to be a good match for; to stand a chance against; to be able to compete with; to hold one's own
(right at the) side; just beside
to feel depressed; to be down
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
in succession; one by one
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to throw into; to toss into
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
beforehand; in advance; previously
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold