scoop (e.g. of icecream); scoopful; small ornamental spoon
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
several minutes; a few minutes
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
(plain) hot water; boiled water
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
unmarried; not yet married
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
to form a group; to form a bunch
people; citizens; subjects; folk
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
originally; by nature; from the start
indulging in every possible luxury
philanthropic activity; charity work
calamity; disaster; misfortune
support; backing; aid; assistance
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
to be turned up; to be turned inside out; to ride up; to be lifted (e.g. by wind)
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
become dry and rough (e.g. skin)
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
boiled octopus; person as red as a lobster
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep