extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation; severance (e.g. of relations); rupture; breaking off
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)
to get angry; to lose one's temper
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
adaptability; flexibility
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
popular person; favorite; favourite
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
panoramic view; bird's-eye view
conifer forest; coniferous forest; needle-leaved forest
fields (of rice and other crops)
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
to fill (a glass) with water
spirit; heart; disposition
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
to grudge; to be stingy; to be unwilling to pay
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
exposure by washing away; washing out; exposed aggregate (finish); exposed aggregate concrete; revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing; finding out (after an extensive search or investigation)
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
library corner; mini-library
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce