bottlenose dolphin; bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
to make publicly known; to profess to be; to pretend to be; to pass off for; to pose as
rubbish heap; garbage dump
affirmative vote; yes vote; aye
scientific basis; scientific foundation; scientific grounds
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
women's group; women's association
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
Urashima's casket (in the story of Urashima Tarō); Pandora's box; one's closely guarded treasure
to say too much; to go too far
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
hostess (in a hostess bar)
to let slip; to slide; to glide
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
ordinary people; common folk; general masses; man in the street; populace at large
settlement out of court; private settlement
arrival chime (of an elevator, train, etc.)
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
elder sister; effeminate man
unbroken; uninterrupted; on and on; continuous
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
third day of the month; three days
this occasion; at this time; now
departure; leaving; starting; standing