to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
to roast; to parch; to toast; to boil down
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
medical cream; ointment; salve; liniment
eye drops; eyewash; eye lotion
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
at first; in the beginning; originally
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
all over; all over the place; everywhere
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
fresh wound; fresh bruise
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
(opening of a) wound; cut
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
(wet) compress; poultice; fomentation
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); hospital pharmacy; dispensary
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine