very interesting; of great interest
column shape; cylinder; columnar
your husband; her husband
favoritism; favouritism; partiality
to be nearing death; to be dying
transfer; assignment; conveyance
nod; inclination of the head
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
soft serve ice cream (icecream)
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
bonus footage (e.g. behind-the-scenes interviews)
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
fully prepared; all ready
number two; mistress; concubine