to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
ex-nerd; one who has given up geeky or nerdy hobbies; one who has given up stereotypically geeky dress, mannerisms, etc.
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
everything; anything; nothing
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
road; path; way; set of practices; moral education; Buddhist teachings; Taoism
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
artificial object; man-made object; artifact; artefact
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to rain incessantly; to downpour
ship's captain; skipper; length of a ship; boatman
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
dapple-grey (gray) (horse coat colour)
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)