always, invariably

conjunctive form of 決まる

to be decided, to be concluded, to be brought to a resolution, to be settled; to look good in (clothes)

yet, still / Indicating it hasn't been a long time since something happened. / Indicating a choice is not good enough but still slightly better than others.

Short for マーダーミステリー.

Madagascar - country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar.

(card games) in 歌ガルタ (uta-garuta), the beginning character(s) that uniquely identify a poem

Arabian cowry, Mauritia arabica

depressed cowry, Mauritia depressa

spot / blemish / speck / patches