habit of putting things off; truancy habit
redwing searobin (species of gurnard, Lepidotrigla microptera)
to take off something (e.g. a pair of shoes) and leave them neatly aligned side by side
art of self-defense; art of self-defence
absorbency; hygroscopicity
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
back of one's eyes (in which an image or landscape has been metaphorically etched)
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of
opening of a banquet; opening of a wedding reception
game; pastime; recreation; diversion
brass button; golden button; boy's school uniform; male student
slim figure; lean figure; weight reduction
to bloom all over; to bloom in riotous profusion
garden soil; soil used in a garden
grey heron (Ardea cinerea); gray heron
to feel relieved; to forget about one's troubles; to settle into peace of mind
before anything else; first of all
encouragement award; honorable mention (award); honourable mention
dry provisions; dried food; dried goods; groceries
aiguillette (ornamental braided cord)
to feign ignorance; to play dumb
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
selling by measure; selling by weight; selling by volume
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
only recently; just recently; only yesterday
program director; programme director; facilitator; steering committee (chair)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to add to one's experience; to become skillful
no match for; unbearable; unable; can't do
circulation of the blood; apprehension
exceptional item; extraordinary product
to get one's head around; to think about
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say, it's how you say it