to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to remain married for life
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
interior; inside; internal
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
exactly as stated; verbatim
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
commuting to school; school commute
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
(school) class change; class shuffle; rearrangement of which students are in which teacher's class
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
(committee) chairman; president
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
to be conspicuous; to stand out
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward