Vocabulary

natural history

well-informed; erudite

extensive reading; wide knowledge

encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory

gambling den

wooden clappers

to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage

count of beats in music

overnight guest; house guest

to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)

hotel charges; tariff

to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn sour; to become unamused; to become bored

generation of young people (esp. of the 1970s) apathetic about social issues

cementum; cement

Pandara

white smoke

albino

being fast asleep (and totally unaware of what is going on around one)

White Peril (i.e. takeover by white race(s))

looking coldly on; looking upon disapprovingly; frowning on

termite; white ant

platinum (Pt)

white whale

old, white fox (trad. said to have supernatural powers)

dried young sardines

drawn sword; naked sword

shirataki noodles; white noodles made from konjak starch, often used in sukiyaki

The Idiot (1868 novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky)

to fade; to discolour; to discolor

white peach

(piece of) chalk

Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica)

imported article; foreign-made article; imported goods; foreign goods

filthy; dirty (looking); drab

light makeup

mint (e.g. peppermint, spearmint, etc.)

essence of mint

infirm of purpose and lacking in decision

unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel

thin (blade)