spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
route map (buses, trains, etc.)
trainspotter; railway enthusiast; railfan
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to throw into; to dump in together
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
to be forward; to be impertinent
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
examination; consideration; test; quiz
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
while; during (the time when)
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
a find; windfall; bargain
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
adzuki bean-covered mochi; botamochi
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
studies; schoolwork; classwork
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
written apology; written statement of regret
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
negative aspect; downside; disadvantage
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe