mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
entry; approach; penetration
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to continue to rain or snow
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
ago; since; before; previous
hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
to blow through; to blow across
snow shoveling (shovelling); snow clearing; snow removal; snow shovel; snow plow; snow plough
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
fee; charge; rate; material
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
observatory; observation post
interception (email); wiretap; bug
to take off one's clothes; to undress
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
cool; calm; composed; easy; simple