origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
to brave a danger; to take a risk
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
in a train (car, bus, etc.); on a train
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
aforementioned; above-mentioned
consternation; falling into a panic; fluster; confusion; dismay; discomfiture
to have one's eye caught on something; to have one's attention drawn to something
one's impression of a product after trying it out; feel of a product (during use); usability; signs of use (of a product); wear and tear
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
button (clothing); push-button
parts; accessories; components
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
not limited to; not just ...
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with