to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
East-Asian lacquer; japan; Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, formerly Rhus verniciflua)
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
button (clothing); push-button
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
(hand) towel; handkerchief
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
lost article; something forgotten
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
tire track; traces of a person or thing; path one has taken; locus
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
inspection; examination; survey
tall figure; high stature
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that