research project (e.g. at school); independent research
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
aforementioned; above-mentioned
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
(not) enough; (in)sufficiently; (un)satisfactorily
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
progressive taxation; graduated taxation
instead; but (on the other hand)
averaging; levelling (off); equalization; standardization; balance
impossible; unlikely; improbable
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
prudence; discretion; thought
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
one part; one portion; one section
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
large brown cicada (Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata); aburazemi
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of