dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
self-torturing; masochistic
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
directly opposite; right in front
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
technique; art; skill; move
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
imputation; shifting (blame, responsibility, etc.); passing the buck; second marriage; remarriage
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
to be sacked; to be dismissed
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
to grumble about something (trivial)
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
fly ball; fly (esp. in fishing bait); flying
whenever you want; any time you like
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate