dull sound; muffled sound
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to jar; to creak; to grate
glove (esp. in sports); mitt; globe
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
perfect; complete; flawless
to keep standing; to stand motionless
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
planning; plan; project; arrangements
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
to hide; to lie motionless in hiding
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
open; spacious; extensive
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
bashing; fierce criticism; bussing; busing; removing dirty dishes from tables in a restaurant
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
diligent; hard-working; industrious
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
favourite motto; pet saying
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
investment; contribution; financing
large; large-sized; large-scale; big