it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
to shed light; to cast light
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
triangle; triangular shape
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
tail (animal); tail end; tip
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
depending on; dependent on
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
directly opposite; right in front
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
to throw at; to turn; to raise
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
salty sea breeze; salt wind
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly