textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
shoulder strap (on a dress)
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
confections; sweets; candy; cake
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
light blue; pale blue; aqua
piece; fragment; one (object)
half the body; half length
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
stripe; bar; streak; (weaved) stripe pattern (of 2 or more different colors)
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
bedside; near one's pillow
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
those (near the second person)
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)