in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
it's been a long time; long time no see
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
good humour (humor); good mood
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
Kurea; Clair; Claire; Clare (Ireland)
descendant; posterity; offspring
talk; conversation; dialogue
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
on board a ship; aboard a ship