theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
to threaten; to make threats
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
landing; unloading (e.g. a ship); catch (of fish); takings; sales (of a shop); defloration (e.g. of a geisha)
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to depend on someone for food and lodging; to be treated coldly; to be kept in a low position
to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
power; authority; influence
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
several years standing; over several years
bringing; taking; carrying
patient's chart; clinical records; record (e.g. student, equipment maintenance, etc.)
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
ten-year-old; ten year old
state of reduced activity; lull; state of abeyance; stable condition
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix
by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect
without doubt; certain; sure
physical condition; state of health; shape
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
physical education; PE; gym (class)
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
results; record; grades; marks
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school