anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
university admissions process based on school grades, essays, interviews, etc. (as opposed to an entrance exam)
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
period of youth; while young
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
expressive person (e.g. in musical performance)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
theatre-going; theater-going
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
illumination; decorative lighting
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to be dispersed; to get separated
parts; accessories; components
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily