entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
things one is carrying; things one has on one's person; thing one owns; one's property; mistress; lover
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
writing implement; writing tool
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet
easily; in no time; effortlessly
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
nice; good; well-executed
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child); piggyback ride; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
summer clothes; summer wear; summer uniform
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
unedited remarks; frank opinions
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
black light; ultraviolet light; UV light
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
entrance examination (for a transfer student)
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
close call; narrow margin; the eleventh hour