to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to force open; to push open
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
interior design; interior; upholstery
freshly-ground (e.g. coffee, pepper); fresh ground
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
stink; bad odor; bad odour; stench
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
in the background; not standing out
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
clientele; customer stratum
to hang (something) on the wall
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
to walk away; to saunter off
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
government office; public office
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
another time; some other time
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to employ; to hire; to charter
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
counter seat; seat at the counter
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
one by one; one each; one at a time