Vocabulary

just now; a moment ago; this very minute

to flicker; to glimmer; to flit

well; in good health; safe; free from accident

to turn a somersault; to turn over (topsy-turvy); to turn head over heels

however; because; as

when it comes to ...; as for ...

outstandingly; by far; far and away; by a long shot; head and shoulders above the rest

sticky; syrupy; pulpy

please; if you would; would you mind

with a roaring sound (of water or wind); sound of feet stamping on the ground

to remove; to move out of the way

gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream

plump; with a thud; heavily

with a thud; with a flump; with a crash; (falling) heavily

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; weighty; substantial

to be deeply submerged

gently sloping; gentle; gradual; easy

with a broad grin; smirking

elm tree (esp. the Japanese elm, Ulmus davidiana var. japonica)

gasp; pant

to creep; to crawl

dear me!; good gracious!

not only ... but (also); as well as ...

with a thud

with a clash; with a thud; with a bang; with a flop

to be scared; to be afraid; to tremble with fear

splashing; dabbling

tightly; closely

quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)

soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato)

tufty; fringy; flocculent; fleecy; abundant; flowing (hair)

with a whiff; with a puff

pish; pooh

clumsy; awkward; unskillful

to break into pieces; to chip off

to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)

Japanese beech (Fagus crenata); Siebold's beech

to be flustered; to be flurried; to stutter; to be at a loss

must; should; ought to

closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly