a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
every person; each one; everybody
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
Reborn (anime, manga character)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
from the best to the worst; from top to bottom; of every kind; all sorts
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
slightly early; just before
hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
admiration; wonder; astonishment
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)