unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
staying up all night three nights in a row; triple all-nighter
material; substance; matter
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
sensual; sexy; voluptuous
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
attaching too much importance to; placing disproportionate emphasis on; making too much of
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
way out; means to escape; escape route
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
pride; boast; credit (to)
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
a dirty or underhanded trick
licking one's lips; licking one's chops
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to delight; to give pleasure
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
instead; but (on the other hand)
rich in ...; high in ...; full of ...; very ...; quite ...