odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
as much as one can; as much as possible
model; miniature; sample; specimen; prescribed form
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
vertebrate; vertebrates; vertebrata
to go over one's head; to be beyond one's comprehension
somewhere to go; place to go
small hill; low hill; hillock
ultramarine colour (color)
day (as in holiday); daytime
leather shoes; leather boots
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that
bikini model (usually teenage); pin-up girl
personification; anthropomorphization
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
locational advantage; advantageous position
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
evening meal; dinner; supper
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
interests and preferences
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
amusement facilities; recreational facilities
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to become inclined (to do); to be in the mood (for); to get excited (about); to take an interest (in)
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
being good-for-nothing; useless person
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
phrase; phrase; strawberry
Japanese film; Japanese painting
Western painting; Western film; Western movie
screening (a movie); showing