to badger; to pester; to beg
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
without; but if; otherwise; or else
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
private tutor; coach; governess
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
fat (of meat); fatty meat
piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
all you want; as much as one wants
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)