to subsist; to keep on living
by today; before the day is over
that; the matter in question
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
popular person; favorite; favourite
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
heart; guts; nerve; central part
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
sexy; popular; well-liked
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
seasoning; flavour; flavor
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
engraver; carver; sculptor
weather vane; fence-sitter; opportunist
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
art dealer; fine art(s) shop
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in