local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to talk the night away; to talk all night
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
in succession; one after another
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
something small; something petty; trifle
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
cooking; food preparation
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to become clear; to be made public
unapprovable; unable to be confirmed
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
to engrave in one's heart; (lit.) to inscribe on one's liver
to feel ashamed; to be abashed
reinstatement; reappointment
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
correction; revision; rectification
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment