to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
pigment; paint; colour; color
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
depiction; description; portrayal
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
portrait; likeness; picture
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
prickling; stinging; tingling
unseasonable; out of season
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
yellowish; tinged with yellow
flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
Perot; Perrault; Perreau; Perrow
children's story; fairy tale