Vocabulary

speed of sound

undergrowth; weeds beneath a tree

combustibles; inflammables; flammables; burnables

family name; house name

fire; trace of fire; heat of fire

pleasant sleep; good sleep; sleeping well

pregnancy; conception

overview; outline; rough summary

school regulations

collapse; downfall

to roll up; to hoist; to heave up

complete translation

deep emotion; being filled with emotion

reciter's book; complete set of books

to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly

awe; fear; dread; fright

stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia

(forming a) circle; huddle

nonexistent; not being (there)

unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold

radio control

original; novel; new

eyes and nose

outsider; layman; amateur

evening party; soirée

eugenics

brave; valiant; gallant; courageous

to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up

evening mist

honour; honor; glory; renown

chartered ship; chartering or hiring a vessel

mercenary (soldier)

fry (young fish)

weaning

anger; getting angry; taking offense; losing one's temper

final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due

blending of Japanese and Western styles

push-up (exercise); press-up

chewing; mastication

suckling; nursing; lactation