to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
should; must; -able; probably; likely
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
childcare worker; kindergarten teacher
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
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)
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
point in common; common feature
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to love greatly; to love beyond all else
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion; best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
the opposite direction; the other way
forgetting; lapse of memory
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
good feeling; feeling good
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
baked sweet goods (e.g. Danish pastry, melon bread); sweet pastry; sweet bread
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)