memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date
to pass (of time); to elapse
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
arbitration; intercession; mediation
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
time; season; period; phase; stage
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
people; men and women; each person; everybody
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone