is that so?; I see; right; oh
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
February; second month of the lunar calendar
25th day of the month; 25 days
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
family structure; family composition; family makeup
I see; that's right; indeed
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
how; in what way; how about
third year of junior high school; third-year junior high school student
rubber band; elastic band
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
attendance (at school); going to school
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
question; inquiry; enquiry
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
pure literature; belles-lettres
author; writer; novelist; artist
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of