breath; breathing; tone; mood
Christmas cake; unmarried woman above the age of 25
to eagerly look forward to
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
platform; home; home base; home plate
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
light; right; right field; right fielder
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
living; lifestyle; living room
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to relax; to feel at home
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
opinion; point of view; visual point
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
leisure; leisure time; spare time
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation