clownfish (Amphiprioninae spp., esp. the yellowtail clownfish, Amphiprion clarkii); anemone fish
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
compilation; editing; recording
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
pull; patronage; tug; discount
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
several lines (e.g. of flying birds); several streaks (e.g. of tears)
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
original story; original version; this volume
to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.); to dry the bottom of a ship (to prevent insect damage)
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking
being produced in a particular region; local specialty
to become red; to redden; to blush
removing one's hat; admiring someone greatly; "taking off one's hat" to someone
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
cross; crossed; cruciform
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
gauge; standard; length; size; (measuring) rule; scale
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
swaying (with large slow movements); shaking
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
feeling; sensitivity; emotion
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated