as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
seeing through; fluoroscopy; roentgenoscopy; clairvoyance; seeing through (objects)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
ominous atmosphere; ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
imposing stance; daunting pose
first-rate; finest quality; the best
my sympathies; that's too bad; my condolences
outsiders; others; bystanders; onlookers; third person
like many others; being no exception; just like everyone else; as is usual with; in common with
monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
being pendent; hanging down
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
this; this one; this way; (arch.) I; (arch.) we
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
star (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity; star (symbol); asterisk; (celestial) star
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
somewhat cold; a bit chilly
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
(geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
crossing (a road, river, etc.); cutting through (e.g. of a river through a town); crossing (east-west); traversing; cutting horizontally; sectioning laterally
engraver; carver; sculptor
special exhibition (at museum, etc.)
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
morning; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special; morning dress; morning coat
to throw into; to dump in together
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal