to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
interruption; suspension; break
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
faddist; follow-the-crowd type; poser; trend junkie; sheep
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
innate cheerfulness; innately cheerful person; happy-go-lucky person; natural optimist
first meeting; first interview with
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear
leaving a club; quitting a club
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
illumination; decorative lighting
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
touting; tout; barker; pander
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
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
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was