(not) a single person; (no) one
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
high; noble; refined; advanced
(I) won't say anything no matter what; unwilling to tell even under threat
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
index; indices; indicator
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
youthful; young; young-looking
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
copy; duplicate; facsimile; cc (on e-mails); carbon copy
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
matching; checking; comparison (of data)
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
to get distracted; to jump off the track
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
strange; rare; novel; curious
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
honest; upright; faithful; reliable
guardian; protector; patron; parent
gentle; quiet; demure; sober; mild-mannered; meek
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive