not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
don't you think?; indicates question
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
application; request; petition
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
participation; joining; entry
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
school rules; school regulations
clear writing; specification
time; season; period; phase; stage
preparatory phase; preparatory period
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
results of a scientific investigation; findings
relation; connection; relevance
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)