around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to someone's name
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
cut end; edge (of a page, etc.); small amount; small quantity; beginning; clue
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
novel; original; new; innovative
to be helpful; to be useful
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
raising (a question); posing (a problem); instituting (a lawsuit); lodging; (arch.) lifting up
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to make a lasting impression
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
silence; stillness; quietness
magazine; journal; periodical
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); becoming popular; becoming a hit
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
disk; disc; disk (storage); disc