to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
having a child (usu. from a former relationship); accompanied by one's child
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
January; first month of the lunar calendar
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
winter vacation; winter holidays
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
please (give me); please (do for me)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
dissolute; dissipated; licentious; slovenly; untidy; messy
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might