to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
morning; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special; morning dress; morning coat
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to act like a grown up; to pretend to be an adult
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
high spirits; gleeful mood
to turn someone down (on some pretext) without offending them; to refuse gracefully; to decline politely
straightforward approach; playing it straight; fair deal
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
gushing out (suddenly); pouring out all at once; bursting out
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
4th day of the month; four days
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
excellent supporting role; outstanding supporting actor
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
every evening; night after night
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
(in the) same house; (under the) same roof
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
nylon track suit (when worn as street fashion); rattle-rattle; rustle-rustle; whisper-whisper