in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to rush over; to run up to
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
almost every day; almost daily
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
indicate reason; infers some protest
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle