advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
changing one's (public) persona; changing one's (public) image
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
leakage; omission; oversight; I; me
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
with a momentary flash of light
to shine; to glitter; to be bright