apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
mochi cut thin, dried, and baked or fried
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to be born; to come into the world
progress; advance; improvement; development
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
feelings; thoughts; meaning
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
smoky; awkward; ill at ease
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
strength; power; proficiency; ability
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
steady; sound; reliable; solid
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
to be profitable (business); to pay; to be in the black