(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
news; word; tidings; omen
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to come back; to return; to recur
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
man-on-the-street interview; vox populi; vox pop; curbside interview
female office worker; office lady; overlap; orienteering
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
how many years; how long; what year
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
for the first time in one's life
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt