a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
scene; sight; scenario; setting
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
way of talking; speaking style
evening meal; dinner; supper
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to refer to; to use as reference
how many people; a number of people
coincident with; while; simultaneously
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
boy; son; baby boy; young man
family; relatives; dependents; household
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
in order; in turn; one by one
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to