to get dark after sunset; to turn to dusk; to decline (after a peak); to wane; to be lost in thought; to be in a pensive mood
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
light cotton summer clothing consisting of knee-length shorts and short-sleeved jacket
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
lucky or unlucky aspect of a given day
counselling service (counseling); life matters advice service
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
no exception; without exception; always the same
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
with a (light) slapping sound
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to get between; to be caught in
if I had to say; if pressed (to answer); if I must choose; if I had to choose
to succeed; to bear fruit
to follow advice; to act upon advice
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
(wanting something so badly that) one can almost taste it; (lit.) a hand reaches out from one's throat
what kind of; what sort of; what
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
entry (in an event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (on a blog, in a database, etc.); post
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review