proposal; proposition; suggestion
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
personal feelings; self-interest
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
modern civilization; modern civilisation
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
making efficient; optimization
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
previous engagement; prior contract
polite; courteous; hospitable
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning