board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
one more time; once more; once again
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
this (very thing); this precisely
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
while; during (the time when)
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
smoky; awkward; ill at ease
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
don't worry about it; forget about it
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
mimicking someone's speech; imitating someone's way of speaking; mimicry
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
probability; likelihood; chances
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed