toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
great success; huge success
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
dear me; I mean; or rather
maximization; maximisation
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
instead; but (on the other hand)
rational; reasonable; logical
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
way of thinking; point of view; opinion; approach (e.g. to a problem); attitude
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to pierce through; to break through
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
to call each other; to call out to one another
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
popular name; common name; given name
number of characters; character count
understanding person; supporter
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
sense of fulfillment; sense of completeness; sense of accomplishment; sense of contentment
almost every day; almost daily
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
lodging host; lodging place
talking about memories; reminiscences
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
talk; recital; narration; topic