to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to get dark after sunset; to turn to dusk; to decline (after a peak); to wane; to be lost in thought; to be in a pensive mood
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
post-exam vacation; time off from school after end-of-term tests
solution; solution strategy
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to make use of; to use (money) for; to lend (money); to advance (e.g. a loan); to accommodate (someone) with
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
administrative ability; managerial ability; ability to manage; administrative capacity
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
unidentified flying object; UFO
Islamic State; IS; Daesh; information separator; delimiter
International Space Station
manned; occupied; piloted
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
Aesculapius; Asclepius; Asklepios