arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
conviction; belief; confidence
to make merry; to be festive
embodiment; realization; materialization
exclusive; attached to; specialist
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
complaint; quibble; niggle; finding fault; false accusation
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
to start; to begin; to commence
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
Japanese robin (Erithacus akahige)
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
green foxtail (Setaria viridis); green bristlegrass; cat teaser (cat toy); kitty teaser
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion