galley (tray); galley proof
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
short story; short film; short poem
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
10th day of the month; ten days
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
pattern hair loss; pattern baldness; pattern alopecia; androgenic alopecia; androgenetic alopecia
in (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter; back nine
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
to make one's story to seem coherent; to adjust one's story to fit the situation
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
densely covered in thick hair; hairy; fuzzy
to run out (e.g. of the room)
one's share; one's portion
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
rational; reasonable; logical
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment
taking into consideration; making allowances (for); reserve; restraint; leniency
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
handless; armless; vineless plant; (arch.) sleeveless undergarment; (arch.) sleeveless haori; (arch.) menstruation
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar