since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to forget to put in; to leave out
influence (on someone); inspiration
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
chit; slip; ticket; voucher
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
the way one works; one's working manner
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (food); take-out; takeaway
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
friend; child (one does not know); another child; other children
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
in succession; one by one
everyone at once; everyone together
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
way; method; means; resource; course
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset