to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
peeling off (adhesive tape, wallpaper, etc.); pulling apart (Velcro)
so what!; who gives a damn?
decoration; ornament; trimmings
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
now that you say that; now that you mention it
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
to move forward; to move on
time around sunset; early evening
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
food expenses; money for food; charge for board
a lot; a great deal; plentifully; properly; sufficiently; fully
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
lighting up; illumination; floodlighting
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
charging (electrically); recharging one's batteries (e.g. by taking a nap); replenishing (one's energy)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent