impossible; unlikely; improbable
the opposite sex; isomerism
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to talk the night away; to talk all night
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
taste; liking; preference
mallee (var. of eucalyptus)
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
in one's own way or style
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
menial; meanness; servility; abject
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
for the first time in one's life
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile