to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
decision; determination; resolution
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking
studio bus; bus used by actors, etc. during film and TV production
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
a little bit; a little while
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; insentient; inanimate
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
regular; standard; regular player (on a team); regular guest (on a TV show); regular (gasoline)
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
young female TV announcer (who also frequently functions as a television talent doing on-location fluff pieces for variety shows)
positioning side-by-side; parallel arrangement; going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
to begin to walk; to set out
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
menu; schedule; program; menu
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
reaction; response; reaction
food review (on TV, social media, etc.); food reportage
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
admiration; wonder; astonishment
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest