support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
to be a background factor; to be an underlying reason
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
region; limits; stage; level
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to place one's arm around each other's shoulders; to join shoulders
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
club activities; extracurricular activities
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
school; proofreading; proof
senior high school; high school
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
(member of the) yakuza; gangster; hoodlum; racketeer; useless; worthless
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
drift (of snow, leaves, etc.); hangout for social dropouts
(villains) of the same stripe; birds of a feather; (lit.) badgers of the same hole
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
recollection; reminiscence
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
even (of a trade); no advantage and no disadvantage