wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
report card; result sheet
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
materials; data; document
at that time; in those days
official announcement; proclamation
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
return of something; repayment
so-and-so; who?; which people?
to follow another's example
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
cram school; private tutoring school
change of occupation; career change
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
that kind; competition; match
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
tendency; trend; inclination
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
whispering; murmuring; subdued
being left out; being ostracized
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
all you want; as much as one wants
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
to be kind to; to treat kindly