(it was) not until; (it was) only when
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
reminiscent smile; laughing at a memory; smiling to oneself as one recalls something pleasant or amusing
see you later; goodbye; sincerely
to miss a chance to do; to fail to do
instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; model; exemplar; normal school (Japan; 1872-1947); teachers' training college
jungle gym; monkey bars; climbing frame
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
to make an appearance; to show up
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; fervently; intently
promotion (school, military, etc.)
to have one's horizons broadened
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
sudden emergence; sudden formation; coming out of nowhere; bursting onto the scene
note (letter) left behind; will
video game; computer game; console game
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
rush work; crash program; working on a crash basis; working at top speed
exploration party; expedition team
treasure chest; strongbox
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to fold in two; to fold in half; to double up
papermaking; paper manufacture
huh; I'll be damned; well!
reading aloud; recitation
to finish reading; to read through
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)