irrigation channel; irrigation ditch; irrigation canal; flume
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
dam; weir; barrier; sluice
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
wheel stop; parking block; buffer stop; bumper; (wheel) chock; bollard (for preventing vehicle access)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
talking while standing; standing around talking
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
great speed; recklessly fast speed
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
confusion; mixing; merger
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
miserable; wretched; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; sorrowful
to play a leading role; to play a central part