to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
postcard; memo; note; card
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
at a loss for words; stumped for words
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
reproachful; hateful; bitter
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
movie theatre; movie theater; cinema
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
digital versatile disc; DVD
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
inspection; examination; checking
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
late at night; small hours of the morning
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
store interior; inside of a shop
impression given by a painting or image
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
American film; American movie
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer