other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
waiting for the traffic lights to change
stroll in the air (e.g. leisurely helicopter, airplane ride)
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
moment to quit; way to quit
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
rumbling; (ringing) cadence
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
how many months?; how long?
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
no exception; without exception; always the same
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
suddenly; all of a sudden
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
discipline; punishment; reprimand
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
searching for someone; search for a missing person
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
independent action; acting alone
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished