preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
important point; point to make note of
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
(already) known; established
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
permission; approval; authorization; license
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
senior; elder; person older than oneself
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to dye; to colour; to color
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate