aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3); aluminium sulphate
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)
gift card; gift certificate
interest; (investment) yield; profits
to learn a lesson (usu. from an unpleasant experience); to be good for someone
model; miniature; sample; specimen; prescribed form
difficult to read (e.g. obscure kanji)
Für Elise (composition by Ludwig van Beethoven)
to flutter in the wind; to wave in the wind
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
ability to make plans; planning ability
urethane foam; polyurethane
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
rum raisin; raisins marinated in rum
billboard; large signboard; first-rate influential performer (theatre, film, etc.); leading star; draw
to look displeased; (lit.) to flare one's nostrils
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
watercolors; watercolours; watercolor paint; watercolour paint
agile (person's movements); nimble; adroit; lively; brisk; skillful
leaving school; expulsion (from school)
stress-induced; stress-related