falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
timely; opportune; conveniently; in good season
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
hut; house; boarding house; school dormitory; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building
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.)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
novel; original; new; innovative
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to toady; to be obsequious
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
how many? (large animals)
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to be badly made; to fail
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is