reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
the thing itself; thing-in-itself (in Kantianism)
taking a glance at; glimpsing at; taking a peek at; quick look; peep
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
first-rate; finest quality; the best
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
carving; engraving; sculpture
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
notches; serration; indentation; notched; serrated; jagged
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
munching; crunching; (lightly) scratching (an itch)
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
for the first time in one's life
that's the way it is; such is life
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)