hard to see; obscure; indistinct; illegible
wild rose; briar; multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora); baby rose; Japanese rose
green (esp. of trees, rocks, etc.)
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
the masses; the lower classes; the common people
to have all the fun; to get the better part of the deal; to get the easy life
examination hall; examination room; laboratory; experimental station; testing ground
ray of light; ray of hope; promising talent
discouragement; disappointment
adoption; selection; choice
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
brown rat (Rattus norvegicus); common rat; dark grey (colour, color); dark gray; secret evil-doer
aster (Aster tataricus); Tartarian aster; Michaelmas daisy
one building (hall, temple, shrine, room); same room; same place; same building
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
desperation; struggle to the death
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)
poop; faeces; feces; crap; trash; garbage
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
to be exhausted; to be worn out
rare; strange; odd; peculiar
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
in low spirits; dejected; sad
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top