leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
being left out; being ostracized
to relax; to feel at home
to invite in; to show someone in
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
receiving; acceptance; reception
to be dispersed; to get separated
without being discouraged by this (experience); without letting this put (you) off; without being held back by this
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
the touch of; feel of; texture
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to change completely; to change suddenly
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to be late; to be unpunctual
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
lateness; tardiness; arriving late