to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
first meeting; first interview with
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
bad reputation; disgrace; unpopularity
to spit out; to eject; to dump
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
Japanese beech (Fagus crenata); Siebold's beech
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
lightly; easily; carelessly
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to ask a question; to ask questions
interest (in something); enthusiasm
together; abreast; side-by-side
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading