egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
composed expression; clear face
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
major subject; special study
at least; at most; (even) just
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
recommendation; endorsement
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to compete with; to vie for
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
sewing; needlework; embroidery