civilized nation; civilised nation
around the world; throughout the world
personal attack; personal denunciation
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Central Intelligence Agency (US); CIA
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
loading (of cargo, freight, etc.); stacking the wall of tiles to one's advantage
short article; short essay; (one's own) article or essay
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
(piece of) type; movable type; moveable type; printed word; printed matter; print
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
to do over; to remake; to resume
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
forcibly; by force; against one's will
making doubly sure; points scored for good measure; insurance run (in baseball)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
touch; touching; being involved in; touch (of a painter, pianist, etc.); style (of writing, drawing, etc.); tag
excellent; superb; first-rate
to fluff up (e.g. a futon); to retype (e.g. a letter)
having difficulty falling asleep; unable to get to sleep