new window; separate window
overloading an electrical circuit; piggybacked electrical outlet; "octopus outlet"
no-charge call (e.g. via Skype, etc.); toll-free call
thick wakame leaves, from near the stalk
victory is mine; with this, I'll win
to talk casually; to use one's peer language (to others)
practice meeting; practice group
membership card; member's card
final vote; run-off ballot
building primarily containing fashion-related stores (boutiques, etc.)
city library; municipal library; public library
being on stage without respite; performing continuously; staying out the entire time; being in attendance continuously (e.g. at a meeting)
what one should do (usu. in questions)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
one-ring scam; one ring; disconnecting a call after one ring has gone through
psychological description
once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; (lit.) if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
(actor) relying on acting skills (rather than good looks, etc.)
bookworm; bibliophile; bibliophage
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
sweet tooth; love of sweet things
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
large notebook (usu. used for taking lecture notes)
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
sound of a camera shutter; sound of water splashing