influential person; man of importance
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
having one's own way; giving free rein to one's desires; acting as one pleases
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
maximum allowable single-day loss (stock exchange, etc.)
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
not worth considering; out of the question
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried)
cumulative total; accumulated total; total up to now
setting a place; setting the table
you (plural); all of you; you all
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
natural voice (without a microphone)
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
we have a result!; game over!; match!
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
important post; important office; key position