mechanism; organization; organisation
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
entrance; admission; entering
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
form; method; system; formula
food and drink; eating and drinking
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
to lie deep in; to extend far back
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
walk; walking; (arch.) foot messenger (of a town, village, etc.)
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
to relax; to feel at home
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
example; specimen; sample
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
calm; composed; leisurely