neophilia; love of new or novel things; one who loves new or novel things
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
to sniff out; to get wind of
this winter; next winter; last winter
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
megacity; city with over a million people
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans
preserving in sugar; food preserved in sugar
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
bitter (flavor); bitter (type of beer)
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
to make short work of; to eat up quickly
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
just past noon; afternoon
critical point (temperature)
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
worn-out; shabby; seedy; wrinkled-up; threadbare
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone