(something) fickle; (something) very changeable
to parch; to roast; to broil; to scorch
white charcoal; charcoal used for tea ceremony
stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
to join together; to patch together
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
seed-raising; breeding; gathering news
to knock back; to strike back; to beat in revenge
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
form of hopscotch in which the player kicks a stone through the course
(something) mixed with rain (snow, wind, etc.)
black pepper (Piper nigrum)
It's a piece of cake; It's a simple task; It's a cinch
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
leisure time; idle moment
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to dance; to perform dance steps
the last moment; the very end
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
swift's nest (used to make bird's nest soup); edible bird's nest
Vernal Equinox Day (national holiday; March 20 or 21); Spring Equinox Day
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
glowstick; neon light stick
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to put together; to gather; to collect; to scrape together
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
to start rowing; to begin to row; to row out (e.g. to sea); to pull out; to start pedaling; to begin to pedal
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor