more than usual; especially; particularly
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
selfish; self-seeking; self-interested; mean
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
piece of cake; a walk in the park
blow; shock; strike; batting
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
how many people; a number of people
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to become empty; to be emptied
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
other side; opposite side; other party
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
in search of; in order to look for
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
shallow playboy; frivolous lad; good-time Charlie
attack; assault; attempt; try
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude