to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
spine; backbone; spinal column
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
incontinence; soiling oneself; wetting one's pants; discharge (e.g. of contaminants); effluence
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
for some (unspecified) reason
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
sobriety; soberness; sober face
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
kushiage; deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
longing for others; wanting company
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
slight intoxication; being tipsy
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
secret; private; surreptitious
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
(mumbling) incomprehensibly; while mumbling; mutteringly; murmuringly