to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
measurement error; calculation error
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
progress; advance; improvement; development
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
don't you think?; indicates question
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to follow another's example
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
forcibly; against one's will
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
exclusive; attached to; specialist
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to throw into; to toss into
by today; before the day is over
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)