to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
source (e.g. of a river); headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
one's (only) good suit (or kimono)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
present; gift; to give a present or gift
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
mumblingly; grumblingly; tardily; slowly
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
reduction by half; halving
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
dressing room; fitting room
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
a few minutes later; after a few minutes