salt thrown to purify the ring before a bout
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
I can relate (to that); that happens to me as well; that's all too familiar to me; something often encountered or experienced; something many people can relate to; all-too-familiar story
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to work without sleep or rest
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
large serving; large portion
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
talk; story; conversation
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
close; intimate; on good terms
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
excursion; field trip; school trip
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
evening; last night; yesterday evening