calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white; calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
private (JGSDF); private second class
sergeant first class (JGSDF)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
brown envelope; manila envelope
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
dismissal; sacking; discharge
to jump at; to be attracted by
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
strange; rare; novel; curious
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to live; to make a living; to get on with
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
simply; merely; only; solely
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
top of the head; crown of the head
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force