splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
closing of a school; closed school
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
alone; by oneself; on one's own
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
gun; pistol; ohajiki; traditional children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped pieces of coloured glass or plastic; repellence
this one; with this; in this way
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
these guys; these fellows
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
all; entire; whole; altogether
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
primary school; elementary school; grade school
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping