to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
studying abroad; studying overseas
life; living; I; me; student
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
cultural exchange; cross-cultural communication; contacts between different cultures
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
tartan (i.e. plaid pattern or fabric)
several types; several kinds; several species
regulation; adjustment; control
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
first thing in the morning
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
inspection; examination; checking
image change; changing one's image; makeover
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
root; joint; base; crotch
to have meaning; to be meaningful