background reflections (e.g. on a window); reflected glare
laminating; lamination layer
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
cellar; cave; hole in the ground
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
the strait gate (in the Bible); the narrow gate; high barrier (to enter a highly competitive school, company, etc.); difficult hurdle; difficulty
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
middle period; medium-term
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
detailed and accurate; exhaustive and precise; meticulous; finely detailed
gifted education; special education for gifted children
infotainment television program; TV gossip show; (tabloid) talk show; talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
circle painted with a single stroke in Zen calligraphy
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
conservative swing; drift to the right; rightward trend
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
loading (on board); equipping; equipped (with); built-in