tire track; traces of a person or thing; path one has taken; locus
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
suggestion; hint; implication
having had enough (of); fed up (with); sick and tired (of); to learn one's lesson; to learn from a bad experience
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
stirring; slight movement
twig used in grafting; budwood
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
to ponder; to contemplate
(front) baby sling; (front) baby carrier
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
counter for things inside a bag
sling; sling (e.g. Singapore sling); cargo sling; baby sling
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
valuable; worthwhile; worthy; worth doing
freighter; cargo ship; carrier
scientific capability; scientific ability (e.g. of a student); scientific strength (e.g. of a country); level of technological development
streamlined shape; aerodynamic shape
systematic; regular; routine
contraction; shrinking; shrinkage; constriction; deflation
metal plate; metallic plate
falling object; fallen object
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
bow (of a boat); prow; stem; head
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to shed light; to cast light
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
environmental destruction