beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
as (for); for; in the capacity of
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
rather; better; instead; if anything
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
to feel; to sense; to experience
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to be a bad influence (on something); to corrupt; to poison
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
(university) admission category for recommended candidates
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to be needed; to be wanted
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
going around; patrol; round; tour
arrestee; person arrested
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
pompom; pompon; pom-pom; pom-pon