some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
class president; head class representative
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
don't you think?; indicates question
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
elementary education; primary education
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
training; drill; practice; discipline
to be helpful; to be useful
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
to fall off; to tumble down
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous