metal fittings; metal fixtures
late autumn (fall); (arch.) ninth month of the lunar calendar
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
twelfth month (esp. of the lunar calendar); December
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
if you think about it; come to think of it
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
shabby; mean; sorry; dingy
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
minor; small; minor (key, scale, etc.); the minor leagues (US baseball)
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
impossible; unlikely; improbable
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
dry riverbed; river beach
complete; whole; perfect; safe
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
right under; directly below
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer