(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
alcoholic drink; alcoholic beverage
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
outside (the room, building); outdoors
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
dispersing; breaking up; running away
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
depending on the ...; to depend on the ...
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)
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
jokingly; in the form of a joke
to act tough; to act bad; to act worse than one really is
faddist; follow-the-crowd type; poser; trend junkie; sheep
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
to keep a watchful eye on
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
flying; false start; doing something before the arranged time; breaking a street date
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
push-up (exercise); press-up
to remain married for life
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
househusband; stay-at-home dad
relatively; comparatively
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
surmise (about somebody's feelings); guess; conjecture
self-evident; obvious; axiomatic; self-explanatory; trivial
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
pessimism; disappointment
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth