to give a round of applause; to applaud
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
around the world; throughout the world
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
authority; power; influence
very careful; thoroughly prepared
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
how long; how far; how much
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
presence (impressive quality)
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
hard to figure out; elusive; slippery; vague; subtle
unique; individual; original; unusual
snake; serpent; large snake
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
happy; cheerful; pleasant
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket