bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering
earth science; geoscience
world history; international history
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
preservation of health; hygiene; sanitation
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
to be grateful; to feel grateful; to be thankful
student guidance; student counseling
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
(doing something) in tears
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
club activities; extracurricular activities
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
reconciliation; make peace with
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
older brother; elder brother
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
speech and conduct; words and deeds
many; numerous; various; large number of
to get narrower; to contract