home area; home town; local
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
resignation; acceptance; consolation
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
hit (film, song, book, etc.); bestseller; blockbuster
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
higher rank; better position
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
(staying) one night; overnight stay; overnight rental; per-night rental
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
rhythmical; rhythmic; well-paced
rhyme; rhyme (of a Chinese character); rime
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
(societal) shift away from owning cars
long (time that has passed); old (story)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
open-top car; convertible; soft-top; cabriolet
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
successful person; success
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services