sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
resignation; acceptance; consolation
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be forward; to be impertinent
same crime; being equally guilty
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
wherein; therein; thereinto
come on; hurry up; chop chop; yeah; that's right; exactly
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
seeing two people (i.e. romantically) at the same time; two-timing; bifurcation; fork; fence-sitting; playing it both ways
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
student's handbook; small notebook that also acts as a student ID
school rules; school regulations
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
don't worry about it; forget about it