standards author; writer of standards
non-disclosure agreement; NDA
several lines (e.g. of flying birds); several streaks (e.g. of tears)
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
entrance exam for a university giving preference to persons who excel in one special field (skill); one-talent oriented entrance examination
blank ballot; white ballot
stirring things up; adding fuel to a fire
different meaning; different opinion
the former and the latter; A and B
Nagoya Tournament (held in July)
maternity (motherhood); maternity (pregnancy); maternity dress
single-theater; independent (cinema); art-house (film)
pounded fish cake; half a slice; half a ticket; ticket stub
independently developed; proprietary
action before words; work before talk
Marine Day (national holiday; 3rd Monday of July)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
unable to finish (on time, etc.); unbearable; intolerable; beyond endurance
vote against; no vote; nay
spoilt vote; faulty ballot
response; feeling; worth ...ing; worthwhile ...ing; satisfying to ...
point of dissatisfaction; complaint; gripe; issue
fish served whole (complete with head and tail)
protection against dust; dust-proof; dust-tight