Asian skunk cabbage (Lysichiton camtschatcense)
rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Korean rose
waste-water container (tea ceremony); slop jar; slop basin
consecutive tournament victories
stickily; gooily; syrupily
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
piece of cake; a walk in the park
to develop into a serious incident
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
valuable article; valuables
I (alphabet letter); i; I; iodine (symbol)
the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
first place; head position; leading position
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
to take to task; to take it out on
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
chink in the armor (armour)
to worry about the future
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
eating heavily; hearty eating; binge eating; big eater; trencherman; gormandizer
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
ringing; throbbing violently
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard