though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
three; three years of age
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
article; news story; report; account
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
copy; duplicate; facsimile; transcript
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
incident resulting in injury
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
world; society; people; the public
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
journal; magazine; periodical
restoration; repair; mending
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability