partly open; in half bloom
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
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)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
madness; craziness; insanity
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
either way; in any case; one way or another
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
number of times; frequency; count
examination results; test result; test outcome
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
end of work day; end of school term; end of school year
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
cruelty; hard-heartedness
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)