to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to begin to attend (e.g. school)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
both; both sides; both parties
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to become misty; to become hazy
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to be kind to; to treat kindly
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
in spite of; regardless of
rather; sooner; preferably
refining; refinement; smelting; training
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
extreme modification (esp. of cars or toy figurines)
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
main question; real issue at hand
one more time; once more; once again
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
airsoft (war game using air guns firing plastic pellets)
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; trudgingly
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
head of the student council; president of the student council
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman