to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
you could say that; that might be so
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
transport; transportation; transit; conveyance
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
that's true; of course; obviously
society; the world; the times
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
work; business; company; study
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood
corner; section; one horn; pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.); first corner
apartment building; housing complex
living; lifestyle; living room
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
to overdo; to do too much
model; prototype; archetype; (sewing) pattern
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to talk the night away; to talk all night
sympathy; compassion; pity