to see; to look; to watch; to try to
seven times; many times; seventh (interval)
fully equipped (particularly with reference to cars)
discomfort index; temperature-humidity index
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
detour; diversion; alternative route
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
simply put; putting it simply; in short
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
cafeteria; snack bar; lunch counter
to force one's way; to push through
counter seat; seat at the counter
bull; bulldog; bulldozer; bourgeois; bourgeoisie
citizen; resident; person; user (of a website, esp. as a collective, e.g. Twittersphere)
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
experience is the best teacher; custom makes all things easy; you learn best by doing; practice makes perfect; (lit.) it is better to grow accustomed than to be taught
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)