to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
lightly; easily; carelessly
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
distant look; faraway look
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
something; some kind of; for some reason
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
toast; congratulatory cup
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance