extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
interior (of building, room, vehicle, etc.); interior design
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
right in the center (centre)
right beside; close to; nearby
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
as before; as ever; as it was originally
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
specialization; specialisation; differentiation
to set up shop; to open a store
conservative without party affiliation
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
endless; boundless; everlasting
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
preparation; arrangements
going into battle; departure for the front
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl
freely; frankly; without reserve