dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
molester; groper; masher; pervert
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
being startled; getting a shock
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
commuting to school; school commute
to have a reason; to have an excuse
old boy; alumnus; graduate; out of bounds (golf)
old girl; former female student; alumna; office girl
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
taking a commemorative photo
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
increased volume or quantity
bursting at the seams; bulging
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
female molester; stupid woman
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.