that is to say; so that means
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
sharp ear; long ears; ability to remember everything one hears
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
to attack; to assault; to assail
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to put into effect; to put into practice
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
firm-sided backpack made of leather, etc. (used by Japanese elementary schoolchildren, often red for girls and black for boys)
badge (sewn on clothing); embroidered badge; emblem; sticker (with illustrated design)
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
superior; superiors; senior
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
had better ...; had better not ...
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
hegemony; leadership; initiative
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
senior high school student
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
proposal; proposition; suggestion
invitation; introduction; temptation
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
oh my god; how; what the; incredible