irony; rhetorical question
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
besides; moreover; in addition
critical remark; comment; grade (at school; e.g. A, B, C)
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to sing at the top of one's voice; to belt out a song; to express one's feelings fully in a poem; to praise in poetry
waste; lavish spending; dissipation
faultfinding; carping; quibbling; cavilling; caviling
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
being in love with each other
frivolous; fickle; insincere; caprice; cold-heartedness
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
reputation; public opinion
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to get along with; to compromise; to make concessions; to come to an agreement
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)
mountain hamlet; mountain village
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
to command; to dominate; to prevent; to obstruct; to grip; to hold