free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
to push up; to thrust up; to put pressure on (one's superiors); to pressure; to well up (of an emotion); to surge up
gradually; slowly but steadily; little by little; inch by inch
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
pottery; earthenware; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
speaking voice; talking voice
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
this, that and the other; this and that
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
to put on a patronizing air
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
snappingly; with a snap; no more or less than; merely ...; exactly ...
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
to add to one's experience; to become skillful
fashionable; stylish; chic
chain store; retail chain; restaurant chain
freshly roasted (e.g. coffee beans); freshly parched
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
flustered; confused; panicked
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
snap (of the wrist; in baseball, golf, etc.); snapshot; snap fastener; press stud; snap (movement, action)
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
quiz; short test; mini test
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
person of high rank or position
high magnification (telescope, etc.); high power