capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
length (of an animal); body length
generation; the world; the age
must-read (book); required reading
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
classic example; classic case; textbook example; representative example; typical case
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
classification system; classification method
Oriental dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis); roller (any bird of family Coraciidae); Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops)
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
hummingbird (Trochilidae family)
university graduate; bachelor; bachelor's degree
swift (any bird of family Apodidae); fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
illustrated reference book; illustrated catalog
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
based on; on the basis of
metre; meter; meter; gauge
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
watering hole; watering place
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
Central and South America
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
olive (colour, color); olive brown
refining; refinement; smelting; training