high speed; rapidity; rapid-service train (not as fast as express); rapid train
counter for ships (large boats); counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); counter for fish, birds, arrows, etc.
(courteous) invitation; call
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
stairs; stairway; staircase
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
official uniform; official dress
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
stationing (troops); occupancy
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
to offer (put up) resistance
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to push aside; to brush aside
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
chair; stool; post; office; position
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
to say; to be called; to do
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning