female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
about when; about what time; how soon
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
throughout; all through; right through
advance payment; money paid in advance
another company; other company
critic; reviewer; commentator
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
to stick it out (until the end)
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
period of youth; while young
truancy; school non-attendance
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
Buddhist (household) altar
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
keep up your strength; chin up!
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
reward; honorarium; remuneration
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur