from what (I've) seen; given that ...
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
to satisfy the requirements
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
miniature; miniature figure; miniature model
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
boarding (someone); catering; board; provided meals; cook; caterer
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
link; linking; link; hyperlink; linking (of object files); linkage
to say; to be pleased to say
alternating between happiness and anxiety; swinging between joy and sorrow; being glad and sad by turns; oscillating between optimism and pessimism
to expose oneself (e.g. to danger)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
top notch; first rate; top-of-the-line; leading
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
Japanese amberjack (species of yellowtail, Seriola quinqueradiata)
cut; slice (meat, fish); fillet
to flavor; to flavour; to season
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
various foods cooked together; hodgepodge; hotchpotch; mulligan stew
I'm stuffed; that was good; what a meal
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
shading; shielding from light
slatted shutter; louver door (window)
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation