bright (esp. of the moon); broad and empty
to treat leather, sharkskin, etc. with glue and pound until hard
The Name of the Rose (1980 novel by Umberto Eco)
uselessly; pointlessly; in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; idly
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
plunge basin; waterfall lake; plunge pool; basin under a waterfall
to alternate; to take turns
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
to bend (a piece of wood, etc.); to bow
blindingly quick speed; (in) a flash; (in) the blink of an eye
fender (of a car); wing; fender (on a boat)
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to deal with effectively; to handle (well); to manage; to pass around (a plate of food, etc.) after taking one's share
simply put; putting it simply
scram (emergency nuclear reactor shut-down)
regularly; promptly; sound of clashing swords; Manchu queue; padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest (often for children)
honorific affix; honorific prefix
to brim over with feminine charm; to look captivating (of a woman); to look young and fresh; to be elegant; to look refined; to have a calm and composed appearance
to pull down; to automatically debit (from a bank account)
gathering clouds; group of clouds
graduate of the same school; fellow alumnus; (former) schoolmate
rich person; wealthy person; taking good care of things; keeping things for a long time and taking care of them
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
hot topic; talk of the town