Vocabulary

the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac)

serious look (on one's face); straight face

right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead

absentee ballot; absentee voting

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone

bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person

stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs

a handful (of)

tune (melody, piece of music)

whole college

going out (before burning completely); dying out

forests and fields

weave; weaving; woven item

pitching duel; pitchers' battle

online shopping; e-commerce; mail order

cooperation; mutual aid (help)

behavior; behaviour; conduct

pushing (propelling) (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind

making a bid; tendering a bid

praise; tribute

constitutional state

Kurile Islands

winner of Japan's three main horse races

durability

mowing; mower

extension ladder; aerial ladder

regular service

dignity; grace; nobility

regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day

vocal message; speech; statement

mediation; good offices; intervention; mediator; middleman

detention; custody; confinement; internment

correction; revision; rectification

thyroid (gland)

hard (esp. of hardball, tennis, etc.)

sailing; navigation

journey; course; distance; march; flight; drive

order (esp. to a number of people); command

ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert

collecting; gathering