decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
reopening; resumption; restarting
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to raise one's voice; to shout
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
foreign; abroad; overseas
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
cutting in line; queue jumping
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
although I say; although one might say; although called
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora); camphorwood; camphor laurel
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
matters that should be reflected on; points in need of review
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
real world; outside world (e.g. the world outside of school)
talking while standing; standing around talking
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear