evasively
in a manner that avoids commitment or is indirect
Funiculì, Funiculà
Neapolitan song composed in 1880 by Luigi Denza
sepia
reddish-brown color associated with the hue of early photographic ink
hue
term for a shade or color
exasperating
intensely frustrating or irritating
plunk
set down abruptly
motionless
stationary
yen
Japanese currency
Waseda University
major central Tokyo university founded in 1882
business attire
conservative clothing worn in professional environments
snackbar
small counter-service eating establishment providing drinks and simple food
hostess bar/club
Japanese night club where attractive female hostesses pour drinks and provide attentive, flirtatious conversation to usually male customers
crocodile tears
insincere expressions of sorrow
mutter
to speak in a barely audible voice, usually when irritated or dissatisfied
urban legend
ostensibly true story or piece of information circulated among people
scatterbrain
disorganized or unfocused person
Alzheimer's
progressive mental deterioration that typically occurs in old age due to brain degeneration
nonchalant
unconcerned; showing no interest or enthusiasm
carafe
open-topped vessel for serving wine, water or coffee
queue
a line of people or vehicles waiting to proceed or be attended to
