does not seem; unlikely; improbable
tool; implement; means; furniture
to become frayed; to become loose
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to be conspicuous; to stand out
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
button (clothing); push-button
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
fashion designer; couturier
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
such ... as; or some such
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
neurosis; nervous breakdown; mental problem; identity crisis; obsession
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
existence; possession; having; limited company
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing