kickoff party; rally; pep party
third year of junior high school; third-year junior high school student
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
tone quality; sound quality
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
means; way; method; measure
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
the whole life; entire life
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
dice roll with the desired result; lucky throw of the dice; good luck; stroke of luck; hoped-for result
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
never mind!; don't worry about it
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
evening meal; dinner; supper
invitation; introduction; temptation
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
several years; a few years
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
construction; establishment
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
in succession; one by one