double doors (opening from the centre); double-opening from the centre (of doors, casement windows, etc.); filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
concentration; density; cardinality
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
godan (verb, verb conjugation); fifth dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
member magazine; newsletter (for members)
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
novel; original; new; innovative
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
reminiscent smile; laughing at a memory; smiling to oneself as one recalls something pleasant or amusing
rich person; wealthy person
and; thereupon; because of that
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
command; lead; generalship; leadership
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process