straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
pitch that hits the batter
a little bit; a little while
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
fearless; daring; knowing no fear
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
refreshing; neat; tidy; trim
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to have a chill run down one's spine
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
reason; logic; method; system; order
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
lower half of the body; nether parts
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo (mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams)
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
reasonableness (esp. of children); obedience
instability; insecurity; crankiness
current; hip; trendy; fashionable; stylish
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
first world problem; good problem to have
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
ray (of light); beam; light
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
7th day of the month; seven days