entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
fragment; scrap; piece; shred
tao-tie (mythological Chinese creature engraved on bronzeware during the Shang and Zhou dynasties); brutal person; coveting of wealth (property, etc.)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
yellowish; cream-coloured; cream-colored
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
gem; jewel; precious stone
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
journalization (accounts); journalisation; bookkeeping
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
manners; behavior; behaviour
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
string made from twisted paper
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
internal organs; intestines; viscera
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously); tapping one's foot; fidgeting (of the legs)
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
entreaty; supplication; petition
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
(the police) wanting (someone) for questioning; having (someone) on the wanted list
almost every day; almost daily
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
homeless; homeless person
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
to be dead; to be lifeless
police; police officer; police station