inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
it is I who should say so
seasoning; flavour; flavor
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to become frayed; to become loose
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair
plug; connector; spark plug
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
recreation; diversion; relaxation
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
there is nothing; having nothing
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard