short pause; short interval
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
to fluff up (e.g. a futon); to retype (e.g. a letter)
distinction; discrimination
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
(arch.) difference (from one another); (arch.) different thing; (arch.) other; unusual; extraordinary
largehearted; frank; unaffected
sanctuary; reserve (for wild animals); nature preserve
ban on import; import ban; import prohibition; prohibition of importation
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
value to society; raison d'être; existence value
characteristic; feature; idiosyncrasy; spot color (in printing)
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
black spot; black dot; bull's-eye; middle dot; interpunct
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
agricultural land; farmland
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
the original; original copy; script
death (and entering the hereafter)
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
selling out before the price drops (usu. shares); selling at the top of the market