to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
of course; certainly; naturally
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
accurate; correct; precise; exact
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
at that time; in those days
(some) more; even more; longer; further
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
club activities; extracurricular activities
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
about; on; regarding; per; for every
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
with a friendly grin; smilingly