selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
quick change (of costume); quick transformation; turning suddenly into; (sudden) metamorphosis
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow
knock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid; God help me; absit omen!
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
being left out; being ostracized
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
thirst for knowledge; intellectual thirst
knowing no bounds; showing no signs of stopping or slowing down
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
manner of using one's hands
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
the whole school; all the schools
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
commuter pass; season ticket
licence; license; permit; certificate (of qualification)
sex establishment; brothel
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
stalker; (mechanical) stoker
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
different kind; another sort; separate item; separate account (e.g. bank account)
vice-chief; vice-director; assistant director; deputy manager
gambling den; gambling house
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
scoundrel; rascal; villain
to get someone to say; to make someone say
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess