to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
abandoned child; foundling
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
memories; recollections; reminiscence
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
... years old; age (of) ...
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
the same; the said; likewise
to not take seriously; to take lightly
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
amount of material resources
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
since when; from when; how long
changing again and again; seesawing back and forth; being in a state of flux
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
end; close; conclusion; termination
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
charm; incantation; spell; magic formula
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
the whole school; all the schools
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to congratulate; to celebrate