operation (of machine); operating; running; working
almost; roughly; approximately
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
though; notwithstanding; although
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
convenience store lunch box
neighbouring house; neighboring house
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
only; merely; but; no more than
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
frequency (of occurrence)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
variety show (e.g. on TV)
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
mobile internet service run by NTT DoCoMo in Japan
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
although I say; although one might say; although called
registration; accession; register; entry; record
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation