past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
different opinion; objection
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
leaf (of a tree); tree leaves; foliage
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to equivocate; to beat around the bush
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
bad luck; ill fortune; misfortune
excerpt; extract; annotation; shō (unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml)
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
(social) class; rank; grade
right (to do something); authority; power
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless
carnivore; carnivorous animal
blazing heat; scorching sun
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
extreme close-up (photo, shot)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
popular name; common name; given name
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded