to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
regret; repentance; remorse
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
front; frontage; facade; main
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
from the viewpoint of; according to
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
electronic piano; digital piano
sound; noise; acoustics; reverberation; echo; audio