paper umbrella; bamboo-and-oiled-paper umbrella
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
from the beginning; from scratch
stirring; rousing oneself
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
olive green; greenish brown
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
galvanized sheet iron (galvanised)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to drizzle; to become bleary (eyes)
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
matter of concern and interest
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
person of extraordinary talent; wonder; marvel
surface; appearances; exterior
manicure; nail polish; nail varnish