to squeeze out; to remove (dirt, stains, etc.) by washing and rubbing
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
shibori; tie-dye; aperture; aperture stop; contraction; squeezing
talking in delirium; delirious talk; delirious utterances; nonsense; rubbish; silly talk
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
I couldn't care less; not caring less
three days and three nights
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
painting all over; covering in paint
technical; technological; practical
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
matter causing distress; something causing worry
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to extend the term; to extend a deadline
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
to pile up; to accumulate
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
eating one's lunch box before lunchtime (e.g. of a student)
clandestine meeting (of lovers); assignation; tryst; (lovers') rendezvous
to relate to; to have one's feelings understood
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
container for keeping food or drink warm; (wide-mouthed) thermos; (rice) warmer; jar
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet