thinking back now; looking back
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
to get a load off one's chest; to be relieved of a worry
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
bedmaking (at a hotel, etc.)
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
almost every day; almost daily
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
putting one's affairs in order; ordering one's affairs; tidying up
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
explosive increase (in number of pests); (severe) outbreak or upsurge of pests
permanent preservation; permanent repository; keeping something permanently; preservation in perpetuity
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
severe earthquake; violent tremor
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
driving skill; one's skill as a driver
to devour; to bite to death
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
to kill an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; to kill viciously; to victimize; to torment
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
reverse; inversion; upside down; unreasonable; absurd; wrong
coater; coating machine; coating device; coating tool
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
selection committee; screening committee; nomination committee