to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
breastplate; chest protector; bib
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
little finger; pinky; little toe
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
to be born; to come into the world
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
left-of-center faction (group)
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
recuperation; medical treatment
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
living abroad; life overseas
admission (e.g. to a training institution, research establishment, social welfare facility, etc.); entrance; imprisonment; internment; confinement
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
firmly rooted; deep-seated
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
match (to light fire with)
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)