to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
children's story; fairy tale
standing close together; bristling (with)
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
general comment; Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
programme; program; plans; arrangements
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
Boston bag; overnight bag; traveling bag (travelling)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
tag; slip; label; sticker
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
worn-out; shabby; seedy; wrinkled-up; threadbare
to ask a question; to ask questions
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
to jaunt around; to play around; to visit one place after another without effect