one's regular inn; one's usual hotel
the way back; the way home; return trip
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
is something that; is that which
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
toast; congratulatory cup
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to congratulate; to celebrate
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
strong pressure; heavy pressure
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
lack of finishing power (e.g. in sports); being unable to score
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; two people cut from the same cloth
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to live; to make a living; to get on with
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
(only) one option; one possible choice
stir-fry; stir-fried food
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
no!; no no!; no, not at all
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case