Vocabulary

wannabe; wannabee

unusually large tree

strange tree; mysterious tree

unusual tree; rare tree; strange tree

unusual tree; strange tree; mysterious tree

Prunus spinulosa (Japanese species of prunus)

Prunus (genus of trees and shrubs)

spearflower (Ardisia japonica)

subcanopy tree; understory tree; semi-tall tree

crude wood (i.e. with many knots)

low-grade charcoal made from crude wood

shut-in; recluse

person who dislikes staying at home

anti-foreign sentiment; xenophobia; exclusionism; exclusivism

checca sauce (uncooked tomato sauce)

summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather

tethering

development of the body; caring for one's body

room for growth; potential; promise

natural light

three-dimensionality; solidity

water pepper vinegar; vinegar infused and mixed with water pepper leaves, esp. served with salt-grilled sweetfish

Council of Social Welfare

atomizing

high-handed person; domineering person

ban; prohibition; interdiction; injunction

heddle; heald; part of a loom, a wire or cord with an eye, through which the warp threads are threaded

chilled syrup; soft drink of malt syrup mixed with boiling water, ginger juice, grated ginger, sometimes sprinkled with cinnamon (used as a refreshing summer drink, similar to ginger ale)

shirker; goof-off; goldbricker

white Chinese phoenix; white Chinese firebird

Prunus zippeliana (East Asian species of prunus)

Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus)

blackthorn (Prunus spinosa); sloe

Mars lander; Mars rover; Mars probe

backflip; backward somersault

street where many shops and businesses are closed (e.g. due to an economic slump)

shutter speed

city centre (center); inner city; town centre

earnings per share; EPS

homes