by any standard; (not) even as flattery
neat (personal appearance); tidy
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
a pair (of shoes or socks)
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to turn left; to turn to the left
clothing store; boutique; dress shop
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
work clothes; business suit
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
air-permeability; breathability
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
to hit (e.g. with a car); to knock down; to reject; to eliminate; to refuse (e.g. a request); to deny; to flip
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely
perishable foods; perishables
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
cut; clip; shear; reap; trim; prune
to prune; to trim; to reap (a crop) and put into storage; to harvest; to prune (a manuscript); to cut down
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning