chalk (mineral); white wall
royal castle; imperial castle
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
to be free; to be available
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to go ahead; to pull ahead
to perfect; to detail; to polish; (arch.) to make (inside something)
curious; strange; unusual
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
reproduction; duplication; reprinting
our country; our land; one's own country
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to take command; to give direction
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to put up (a notice); to post
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
written request; request for ...; application for ...
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
tunnel; (mining) gallery; level; shaft; pit
work clothes; workwear; boilersuit; overalls
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
large build; large pattern
big man; large man; tall man; giant
a little bit; a little while
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring