to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
in the city; within the city
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.); to puff on; to rev (an engine); to race; to put on (an air of); to act in a ... way
absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
sign; indication; trace; touch; feeling of
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
looking over someone's shoulder
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty