bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to hand over; to surrender
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
papermaking; paper manufacture
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
illustration (e.g. book); picture
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
such; like that; that sort of; very
rod; pole; stick; fishing rod
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
the other day; a few days ago
forgetting; lapse of memory
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
exchange of blows; long rally
gait; manner of walking; footwork (e.g. in sport); characteristic way of moving, keeping the center of gravity low (centre)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
regarding highly; attaching importance to
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
hammer; mallet; sledge(hammer); gavel
minority group (party); minority
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
three-pronged fork; trident; trifurcate; three-pronged; three-way (e.g. outlet)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to devour; to bite to death