to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss
right under; directly below
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
to need; to demand; to take; to require
outside of; not covered by
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to fail; to mess up; to bungle; to screw the pooch
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
bloom of youth; prime of girlhood
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
candy; sweet; confectionary
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
ingredient; component; composition
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
look; glance; stone (in the game of go)
homeroom; form room; form class
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent