in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
speaking voice; talking voice
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
way out; means to escape; escape route
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
sarcastic; foulmouthed; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
hostess bar; bar with female companions for male customers
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
degenerate monk; corrupt priest
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
don't worry; no worries; never mind
every evening; night after night
one after another; one after the other; in rotation; exchanging one after the other; changing repeatedly
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them; flaking out
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
quiet; still; surreptitious
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
menu; schedule; program; menu