vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
lethargy; despondency; mental numbness; (physical) collapse; prostration
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
eating; bite (in fishing)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
several sheets (flat objects)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
personality; character; individuality; personhood
level; standard; water level
talented person; clever person
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
proper (appearance, posture, etc.); correct; neat; straight; upright
preparation; arrangements
to ask a question; to ask questions
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation