recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
one's house; one's home; one's family
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to give guidance; to explain clearly; to admonish; to preach
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
this world; this life; world of the living
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
vocational school; technical school
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
each nation; many nations; many countries
being very popular; being in great demand
several years; a few years
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
grasp; catch; understanding
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
tingling; stinging; pungently
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to become pale; to turn pale
you (plural); all of you; you all
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
news; word; tidings; omen
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises