divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
thinnish; somewhat narrow
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to bear fruit; to produce a crop
to be greenish; to be tinged green
classification system; classification method
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
perennation; perennial; perennial plant
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless; nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
vista; background; perspective; distant view
in the earth; in the ground; underground
daily allowance; daily wages
fighting to be first; scrambling to take the lead
linking together; tying in a row
share; portion; quota; cut
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
to arrest; to capture; to seize
to become attached; to begin to love
fast-talking; rapid talking
going on a pleasure jaunt
paste products (incl. sweets, fish paste, etc.); parade float; procession
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
solitarily; in a lonely fashion; all alone; by oneself
that field; the authorities (esp. the police); the yakuza; organized crime circles
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand