soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
female elementary school student
respect and affection; love and respect
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
that field; the authorities (esp. the police)
naivete; simplicity; innocence
now that you say that; now that you mention it
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
one's own child; one's own children
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
position; location; base; point; site
reason; cause; circumstances
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear
(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last
to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
walleye pollack (Theragra chalcogramma); Alaska pollack; walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper)