to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
medical examination; checkup; consultation
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
two (long cylindrical things)
too (much); overly; excessively
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
young person; youth; young
special committee; ad hoc committee
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking
attraction; lure; invitation
application; request; petition
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
situation; state of things; current affairs
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
pay; salary; wages; allowance; grant; supply
official bulletin; communique
to file (away); to keep on file; to bind up (e.g. between pages); to insert
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed