irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
overly optimistic; easygoing; irresponsible; naive; simple-minded
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
to rip out (and take); to tear out
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
consumption; expenditure; spending
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
first meeting; first interview with
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
about; on; regarding; per; for every
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
business; trade; operations; sales
two classes; double; two sets
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
plastic bottle (made of polyethylene terephthalate); PET bottle
drama; play; powerful drug
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke