insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
it's been a long time; long time no see
after a long time; for the first time in a while
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
splish-splash; with a splash
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
condition; state (of health); appearance
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
sign; indication; omen; symptom
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to have an eye on; to zero in on
fixed date; appointed day
elopement; running away with a lover
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
route for a date; course of activities for dating couples
minimum; at the very least
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to indicate; to show; to point to
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects