scale (i.e. hard water coating in a kettle, etc.); fur
Assumption of Mary (August 15); the Assumption
Focal point (game theory)
related equipment; related device
posture; position; pose; attitude
spur of the moment; mere chance
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
first calligraphy of the year
ridiculous; stupid; laughable
looking from the side; looking aside
contrived; false-sounding
approximate value; approximation
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
big splash; big response; major repercussions
fletcher; arrow maker; fletching; arrow-making
nee-naw (sound of an emergency vehicle siren); wee-woo
(arch.) division of the night (from approx. 7pm to 5am) into five 2-hour periods; the fifth of these periods (approx. 3am to 5am)
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
night watch; night watchman
golden ratio (approx. 1.6180339887)
to be slippery; to be slimy