base of the throat; bottom of the neck
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
day (as in holiday); daytime
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
game arcade; video arcade; penny arcade
claw crane; toy crane; crane game; arcade game where the player captures stuffed animals, etc. with a UFO-like crane
game arcade; video arcade
rhythm game (video game genre); music game
fighting game (usu. one-on-one)
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
this and that; one thing or another
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
I don't want to boast but
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
showcase; display case; vitrine
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo