how long; how far; how much
armchair theory; impracticable plan; unworkable idea
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
flashiness; showiness; bloom; flowers; Republic of China
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
beautiful woman; (a) beauty; belle; good-looker
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
usually; under usual circumstances
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
agent; agent; secret agent; spy
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
stereoscopy; three-dimensional vision
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable