ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
phantom; vision; illusion
secret information; intelligence
one-way mirror; two-way mirror
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
to think of; to come up with
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
long ago; a long time ago; already
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to polish up; to shine up
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
cold wind; chilly breeze; (blast of) cold air
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
every year; yearly; annually
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
to comb down; to smooth down
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
(a person's) appearance; looks
it's been a long time; long time no see
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)