to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; earnestly; intently; determinedly
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
way; course; the only way
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
research; study; investigation
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
eating habits; diet; dietary pattern
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
half body bathing; hip bath
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
of inquiring mind; eager to study; enthusiastic in studying