to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to strike out; to start swimming
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to put one's hand on; to touch
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
scrap wood; waste wood; waste; waste material; scrap material
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
one or two; a few; small number
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
fishing industry; fishery
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
huge person; enormous object
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to say no more; to sink into silence
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to increase; to add to; to augment
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone