knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to speak; to hear a voice
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
mountain recesses; heart of the mountains; mountain; (arch.) imperial tomb; (arch.) emperor's grave
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to walk about; to go out (here and there); to gad about
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering