don't miss it; stay tuned; coming soon; look forward to it
round dance; dancing in a circle
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
to fight with swords; to cross swords
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
change; transformation; inversion
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
apparent; obvious; very clear
from the viewpoint of; according to
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
conscious; deliberate; intentional
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
perfect; just right; ideal
to satisfy the requirements
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale
rain and wind; driving rain
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
boarding; board; meals; catering; cook
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
link; directory entry; rink
to say; to be pleased to say
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
to expose oneself (e.g. to danger)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally