being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
habit of putting things off; truancy habit
floriculture; flower gardening; floriculturist
cock-a-doodle-doo (sound made by cockerels, roosters); cockerel; rooster (childish term)
to take up a lot of space; to have a large space to oneself
sliced vegetables pickled in soy sauce
good family; better-class home
ignoring; bypassing; doing something without consultation; going over someone's head
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
floating island (mass of floating aquatic plants); island that appears to be floating (due to the mirage effect)
giant squid (Architeuthis martensi)
distribution network; distribution channels
easy to get on with; not needing reserve or formality; personable; affable; approachable
strain; deformation; warp; harmful effects; strain; stress
amount of precipitation; precipitation
trip story; vacation story
set of problems (e.g. in a textbook) in which previously learned skills are applied to real world situations; practical assessment
cuisine with fresh seafoods
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
large, medium and small (businesses, rooms, etc.)
boastful talk about one's love life; speaking fondly about one's sweetheart; going on about one's love affairs
to be caught; to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to capture
whole neighborhood; whole neighbourhood; surrounding countries