cake or snack served with tea
potato chips; potato crisps
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
master; teacher; stable master
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
very interesting; of great interest
it's probably so; it stands to reason
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
close; intimate; on good terms
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
one's seniors and juniors; seniority-based hierarchy
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
to cause someone to worry
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
yearned for; longed for; missed
all you have to do is; just; that's all