with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
sound of voice; vocal sound
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
education; training; discipline
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
transfer of permanent domicile (as recorded in the family register); transfer of school register
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to look away; to turn away
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
detachment; contingent (of troops)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
but; however; provided that
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)