to talk; to chat; to chatter
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
middle of the night; dead of night
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
exactly as stated; verbatim
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
street at night; making a night journey
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
strange; wonderful; weird; outrageous; mysterious
cartoon-character costume
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
bored; having nothing to do; idle
meeting; greeting; welcome
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
aftertaste; later (in line or in turn, etc.)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
several people; a few people
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy