to watch steadily; to stare
appearance; figure; shape; form
higher rank; better position
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to squeeze out; to wring out
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
shell (of a crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; (person's) back; years of experience
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
dressing oneself up to look young; altering one's appearance to look young; dressing younger than one's age
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
teatime; tea break; coffee break
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
(set of) facial features; looks
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still