just now; a little while back; a short time ago
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
counter for books; volume
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to follow another's example
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
review (of learned material); revision
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
idle slumber; indolence; inactivity
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
sound sleep; good sleep; quiet sleep
reason; cause; history; origin
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown