selfish; self-centred; egotistical
exactly as stated; verbatim
scientific capability; scientific ability (e.g. of a student); scientific strength (e.g. of a country); level of technological development
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to fall asleep; to sleep deeply
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
reigning; controlling; dictating
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
front basket (e.g. on a bicycle)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
telephone book; telephone directory
to arrive home; to return
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
melodic incoming call tones (esp. mobile telephones); ringtone; ring tone
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
invitation; introduction; temptation
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
somersault; looping-the-loop
carefully made; carefully produced; quality product; product made with care
to crouch; to squat; to cower
in perfect form; going swimmingly
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas