after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
every year; yearly; annually
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
specialist training; upper-level course
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to relax; to feel at home
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)