to be used up (e.g. one's savings); to dwindle away; to be wasted (time, effort, etc.)
hiding one's embarrassment
bragging; showing off; pride
numbskull; dimwit; idiot; fool; dope
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
cleaning equipment closet; broom closet
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
lost article; something forgotten
normalization; normalisation
Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum); Japanese littleneck clam
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
first thing in the morning
mental illness; psychosis
hostile nature; inimical character
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
manipulation of information; spin
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation
stopping functioning; being out of service
appropriate (e.g. authorities); concerned; relevant; said; aforementioned; competent
throughput; processing power
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
divorce; dissolution of adoption