important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
cecum; caecum; (vermiform) appendix; appendicitis
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
to become better; to improve
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
bank; weir; embankment; levee
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
dock; thorough physical examination
river; stream; River; the ... river
steamship; steamboat; steamer
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
at least; at most; (even) just
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
to count on; to anticipate; to expect
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a building)
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
acting ability; talent as a performer
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite