to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
according to plan; as planned; on target
circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
irritant odor; irritant odour; irritating smell (odor, odour)
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
corner room; corner apartment
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
in case of; at that time; at this time
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
powerful person; influential person
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
coating (esp. lacquering)
opening fully; full throttle; full power
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
to fan; to incite; to instigate
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
live (broadcasting, music, etc.); live performance; live concert; resonant (room, etc.); reverberating
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
good policy; wise policy; best plan
modesty; self-control; discretion
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
school rules; school regulations