formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
leftovers (esp. food); remnants
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap
gaudy (esp. of makeup or clothing); garish; glitzy; loud
to press a question; to cross-examine
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
vivid description; painting a lively picture (of)
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
mystery; curiosity; strangeness; ghost; monster; apparition
producer; grower; maker; manufacturer
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
optimist; easy-going person
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
welcome!; nice to see you!
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
hours of operation (machine, etc.); uptime
flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
holy water; urine (esp. as related to urolagnia)
stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site