upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
International Mathematical Olympiad; IMO; International Maritime Organization; IMO; International Meteorological Organization; IMO
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
dishwashing; doing dishes
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
cleaning with a cloth (floors, etc.); dirty work; low-level work; apprentice work
result; effect; performance; success
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
to torment; to harass; to tease
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
cake served with tea; teacake
oil lighter (for cigarettes); kerosene lighter
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip