Samuel II (book of the Bible)
by; not later than; before
vehicle burglary; theft from a vehicle; stealing valuables from an unattended car
festive poem or song; congratulatory form (of waka)
Thierry, Count of Flanders
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
lump of snow; snowpack; chunk of snow
shallow, glib and obsequious person
cloudy sky looking like it will snow soon
number two; second in command
zitting cisticola (Cisticola juncidis); fan-tailed warbler
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
charming, enticing smile; smile meant to catch a man's attention
excessive cooling; supercooling