to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
coach and four; four horse coach
runaway horse; galloping horse
to let slip; to slide; to glide
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
to make a lasting impression
closing credits (of a film, TV show, etc.); end credits
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
period of time; time slot; time zone
moderate; proper; just right
funds; capital; material; basis; character; qualities
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
separate; scattered; apart
technical high school; industrial high school
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
statue; picture; picture revealing character
watercolors; watercolours; watercolor paint; watercolour paint
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden