nature; the natural world; realm of nature
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
such; like that; in that way
vertical axis; vertical line; vertical shaft; spindle; connection between past and present
abscissa; horizontal axis; horizontal scroll
nice; likeable; desirable
to be square; to be angular; to be jagged; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
to put into the mouth; to eat
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
living by oneself; living alone
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
summer clothes; summer wear; summer uniform
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor