some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
senior high school; high school
international; diplomatic intercourse
winning a prize or place (in a contest)
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
combined junior high and high school
together; at the same time; same; identical
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to win the prize; to win the ring
cannot be compared with; no match for
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
corolla (of flower); garland; wreath
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
frame (e.g. picture frame, decorative door frame, etc.)