leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
confectioner; confectionery; candy store
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to follow; to shadow; to hanker after; to hover around
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
homeless; homeless person
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
without even asking; without even listening; without careful inquiry (enquiry)
joke; playfulness; kidding around
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
quirk of fate; twist of fate; (an) irony
(organ) rejection; unthinking dismissal; strong reaction (against)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
several people; a few people
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
untouched; unused; intact
end; tip; extremities; terminal
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to leave as is; to ignore
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment