to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
(train) station attendant; station employee; station staff
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
one mountain; pile (of something); heap; hump; worst part; large profit
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
way of speaking; profession
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to boil up; to be thoroughly cooked
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
moment to quit; way to quit
how others look at you; what others think about you
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
fallen leaves; leaf litter; leaf fall; dropping leaves; deciduous
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
firm; strong; solid; stable
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
without; but if; otherwise; or else
every place; various places
experimental; provisional
private school; non-government school
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
trio; gang of three; threesome
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
center; centre; metropolis
remote region; frontier (district); border(land)
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
love triangle; eternal triangle