textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
normalcy; normality; normal
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
pica (eating disorder); atomic bomb
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
frivolity; unpredictability; erraticism; first-time guest in a red-light district
for today; for the time being
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to join forces; to cooperate
to be able to manage somehow or another
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
summer term (e.g. school); summer period
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
punctually; on time; as regularly as a clock
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
hey there; I say; see here