speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
abstention; nonparticipation
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
understood; I see; OK; present; here
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
shuttle bus; pickup bus; courtesy bus; hotel bus; bus service connecting a station, airport, etc. to a hotel or tourist attraction
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
depiction; description; portrayal
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
at that time; in those days
of tender years; very young
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to unfold; to unroll; to open
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to flare up; to burst into flames
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
passenger seat; assistant driver's seat
residing; living; dwelling