to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
prickling; stinging; tingling
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
somehow or other; for some reason or another
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
tension; mental strain; nervousness
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
this occasion; at this time; now
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to relax; to feel at home
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
calm; composed; leisurely
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
ministries and government offices; the authorities
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
police; police officer; police station