announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
discernment; penetration; insight; intellectual acumen
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to employ; to hire; to charter
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
two times; twice; two degrees
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
kitchen; financial situation
of course; certainly; naturally
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
staged event; faked situation; prearranged performance
dozens; scores of; decades
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
and then; and so; and; so then
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
elementary; basic; rudimentary
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant