to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
opposite side; opposition
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
perfect; complete; flawless
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
trying one's luck; test of one's luck
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
administration costs; administrative expenses; management costs
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
payment to the government
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
not caring; not giving a damn
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
already; now; no longer; not any more
to revere; to respect; to worship
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
proposal; proposition; suggestion
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
cheating at pachinko (for monetary gain; through illegal tampering with the machines, etc.); scamming a pachinko parlor
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
serious; not joking; straight
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
boy; son; baby boy; young man