key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
writing implement; writing tool
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
such ... as; or some such
plural; multiple; several
function; facility; faculty; feature
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
child of the times; modern kid; kids of today; with-it youngster
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
in comparison to; rather than
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
homecoming; returning home
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
beginning; outset; first; onset
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?