as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
GI (soldier in the US Army); G.I.
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
in good taste; tasteful; (person) of refined taste; of cultivated tastes
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
nursery school; day nursery; preschool
having gone too far to turn back
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
physical work; manual labour (labor)