it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
as expected; as predicted
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
5th day of the month; five days
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
account book; register; ledger
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
fields (of rice and other crops)
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
crude; rough; plain; careless; disrespectful; without proper care
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
calamity; disaster; misfortune
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
feeling; sense; impression
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
suddenly; abruptly; impulsively
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
diligent; hard-working; industrious
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
investment; contribution; financing