quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to come off; to slip down; to slip off
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
to attack; to assault; to assail
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
cooler box; cooler; cool box
it's not like; it isn't as if
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
splish-splash; with a splash
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
cat lover; ailurophile; love of cats
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still