to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
to pilfer; to filch; to pocket; to make off with
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
remote countryside; boondocks; the sticks
second generation; second; junior
to be profitable; to yield a profit
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
to join together; to combine; to join up
round; tranquil; contentedly at ease
reflection; reflected light; reflected heat; glare
chief; main; principal; major
customer base; constituency; customer segment; patron base; clientele