to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
eccentric; crank; oddball
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
the staff; inside the department
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
leaving work; clocking out
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
flat; level; flat (e.g. in 10 seconds flat); exactly; flat; flat
another; different; something else
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
speed per second; velocity per second; instant; moment; a few seconds
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
easy to read; legible; clear
worthwhile reading; substantial reading
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
level; standard; water level
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)