dispute; argument; contention
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
second-year student; second-year pupil; biennial; biennial plant
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
clearing one's throat; cough
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn, restaurant, or shop); landlady; hostess; mistress; female innkeeper
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations