pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
windless; calm; quiet (state of affairs); peaceful; stable
soaked; drenched; sopping; incessantly (raining); drizzling
figure; form; figurine; model figure; figure skating
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
to go past; to pass; to pass by
staying overnight without meals
coming out (as gay, etc.)
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
to stand by; to be on standby
victory is mine; with this, I'll win
shoulders; body; honour; honor; prestige
nice; good; well-executed
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
false personation; misrepresentation of one's social position
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
viewing as a problem; problematizing
going to and fro; back and forth
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
under development; in development
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in