performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to sulk; to be peevish; to run away from home
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
the question remains; it comes into question
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
without; but if; otherwise; or else
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
dated; date; fixed; external
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
without permission; without notice
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
criticism; commentary; review
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
it is I who should say so
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
door; gate; opening; title page
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
bon voyage!; have a nice trip!
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
please take care of yourself; please be careful not to... (concerning one's health or well-being)
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
to be to the point; to be pertinent
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day