as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to become better; to improve
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
quick marriage; marriage after a whirlwind courtship
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
power; might; authority; influence
to feel; to sense; to experience
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
the big two...; two major...; two main...
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
indicate reason; infers some protest
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be