chronological order; time series
to lay aside; to set aside
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to miss a chance; to fail to do
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
fresh Japanese sweets (usu. containing red bean paste); fresh Western sweets (usu. containing cream or fruit, e.g. sponge cake, pie)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
for a while; for some time; for a period
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
amount of money; sum of money
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
on hand; readily available
to cut into chunks; to chop into lumps
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
a lot; to a very great extent; absolutely
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
extinguishing; dying out (of a fire); putting out