the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)
companion; partner; spouse
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
firm; strong; solid; stable
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
very busy (person or thing)
thickly; densely; luxuriantly
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
to ask a high price; to overcharge
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
business discussion; negotiation
explanation; interpretation
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
sharing; share (on social media); market share
used (ticket, stamp, etc.); spent (fuel, battery, etc.)
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
it seems so; that's what it looks like
what's what; heads or tails
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to be late; to be unpunctual
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)