inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
piece; fragment; one (object)
literally; to the letter; literal
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
to hand over; to surrender
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
forwarding agency; express company
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
corridor; hallway; passageway
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
early closing; finishing (work) early
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
boisterous dance; dancing wildly