with a broad grin; smirking
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to watch steadily; to stare
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
excursion; field trip; school trip
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
clear; distinct; evident; definite
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be emotionally moved; to have a lump in one's throat
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
clear; precise; definite; distinct
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
writing implement; writing tool