first; first base; first baseman; fast
sunrise; half-melon shaped bun
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
out of sight; in the background; unnoticed; (lit.) under the veranda
thereupon; shortly thereafter
weak ending; tapering; anticlimax; tame ending
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
equilibrium; good balance; poise
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
three-of-a-kind (poker hand)
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
one's impressions after reading a book
media franchising; media mix (advertising strategy); mixed media
ideally; if one were to wish for more
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
sea otter (Enhydra lutris)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
overhead luggage rack; overhead baggage rack
that day; the very same day
as a child; when one was a child
alone; by oneself; on one's own
duty; obligation; responsibility
second year of high school; second-year high-school student
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
commuting to school; school commute