exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
ejection (of spent shell casings)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to be too numerous; to be too much
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
flashiness; showiness; brilliance; bloom; flowers
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
amount of material resources
to squash; to crush; to flatten
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
in search of; in order to look for