riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
undeveloped country; third world country
general idea; concept; notion
this and that; one thing or another
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
bow (of boat); prow; stem
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
deep emotion; strong feelings
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
just because; even if; even though
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
way; method; means; resource; course
to have the privilege of doing
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
motherland; fatherland; native country
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush