to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
self-control; self-restraint
to weaken (of willpower, solidarity, etc.); to lose one's edge; to become less tense; to become lax (of discipline, rules, etc.)
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
senior high school student
great difference; big difference; wide margin
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to do together; to share; to participate in
(social) position; status
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
after school (at the end of the day)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
periodic; regular; routine
to make a lasting impression
suffix for familiar person
at that time; in those days
junior high school student; middle school pupil
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
no!; no no!; no, not at all
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
distant look; faraway look
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address