to come face to face (with)
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
schoolgirl; female student
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
strong-willed; strong of heart
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
after school (at the end of the day)
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil; propelling pencil
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
first thing in the afternoon
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
painting something vermillion; lacquering something vermillion; vermillion-lacquered object
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
joint manufacturing; joint production; production joint venture
taking the lead; leadership; leader; chorus leader
handrail; railing; banister
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
outsider; someone outside of a group
point in common; common feature
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds