I had a nagging feeling that the atmosphere resembled somebody and, now that you mention it, yes, you're right. Certainly ZZ TOP had this kind of feel.
For things that have had contents with volatile oil like thinners they should be left for a few days to completely evaporate it before being disposed of as non-flammable waste.
コートを探してます。背が低いので、丈は短めで、なるべくすっきりしたデザインのものを。
I'm looking for a coat. I'm short so the length should be on the short side, and as refined a design as possible.
「ねこまっしぐら」というのは、飼い猫がエサに向かってまいしんする様子を表している。
The phrase "make a bee line for" expresses the look of how a bee heads straight for food with speed and energy.
「ついお宅のバラに見とれてしまってまして。本当に華やかですこと」「まあ、お上手ねえ。それはどうも」
"I was just admiring your roses. They're absolutely gorgeous." "Oh, I'm flattered. Thank you."