at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
(wanting something so badly that) one can almost taste it; (lit.) a hand reaches out from one's throat
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor
to throw at; to turn; to raise
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
directly opposite; right in front
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
entering a store; entering a restaurant; becoming an employee of a store; starting to work at a store; opening up a shop (in a department store, etc.)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
(appearing, occurring) one after another
imp; elf; pixie; goblin; devilkin
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
all you have to do is; just; that's all
carrying voice; well-projected voice
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to complain; to make a complaint
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)