sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
cherry blossom (colour, color)
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
light (e.g. colour, color)
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
in the background; not standing out
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch
in a terrible mess; in complete disorder; chaotic
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
near-miss; just missing (each other)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
capacity; volume; capacitance
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
to whine; to make feeble complaints
suffrage; the right to vote
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
to miss a chance to ask; to miss an opportunity to ask; to forget to ask
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to