to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
meanwhile; in the meantime
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
consists of; comprises; is made up of
freshwater goby (any fish of genus Rhinogobius); dusky tripletooth goby (Tridentiger obscurus); Gymnogobius urotaenia (species of goby); Japanese fluvial sculpin (Cottus pollux)
to be smart; to be cool; to be sharp; to be stylish
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.