regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
personal circumstances; one's own convenience
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
to make coffee; to brew coffee
third day of the month; three days
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
don't worry about it; forget about it
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
just because; even if; even though
state of mind; mentality; psychology
handful; small amount; small number
music school; music academy; conservatory
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
billiards; pool; snooker; cue sports
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
being declared the winner of a bout
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
last night; yesterday evening
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash