round (table, collar, etc.); round; round; round (of a competition); round (of talks, esp. multilateral trade negotiations)
outline; summary; gist; basic points
bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
unconfirmed; unidentified
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
preparatory school (for entrance examinations); cram school; cramming school
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
entrance examination for selected candidates (who have been recommended to the university)
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
anywhere; here and there; common; run-of-the-mill; ordinary
professional killer; hit man
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
8000; eight thousand; many
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
continuing one's education into high school
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
having graduated from high school (as one's highest completed level of education); high school graduate
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
100,000; hundred thousand
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)