isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
overpayment; paying too much
black rockfish (Sebastes inermis); darkbanded rockfish
high-quality plain-woven hemp cloth
overseas assignment; overseas posting
outdoor unit (esp. air conditioner condenser)
dissatisfaction with the work (role) given to one; feeling oneself above the given work (role); not up to the task; (being) out of one's depth
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to pull around; to drag around; to take around; to show around
burr (e.g. on a machined edge)
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to visit one place after another without plan or effect; to gallivant about
campground; campsite; camping-ground
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
debt collection; debt collector
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged
season; the times; opportunity; occasion
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
this and that; such and such
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
note (letter) left behind; will
to yell; to rant; to rave
answering machine; answerphone
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
wood (for building); lumber; timber
discipline; training; teaching manners
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
to flare up; to fly into a rage