(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
opening of a pool (e.g. for the summer season)
to spend time (on doing something)
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
everything; anything; nothing
(set of) facial features; looks
great speed; recklessly fast speed
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
cell phone novel; literary work originally written on a cellular phone
chili sauce; chilli sauce
sōmen; fine white noodles
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
Jason; Jason Voorhees (antagonist of the Friday 13th films)
recommended books; recommended reading
hiba false arborvitae (species of cypress, Thujopsis dolabrata)
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
borscht (soup, usu. made with beetroot); borsch