sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to exaggerate; to overstate
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
there is nothing; having nothing
way; method; means; (technical) specification
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
transfer student; student changing schools
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
area; region; district; locality
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...