speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
click-clack; clickety-click; clicking sound; clattering sound
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
magnifying glass; wrestler of the lowest rank
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
squirrel's foot fern (Davallia mariesii); Lepisorus thunbergianus (species of fern); color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue); ancient women's hairstyle; clothing patterned using squirrel's foot fern
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
at that time; in those days
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
older brother; elder brother
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to grumble; to make difficulties
president (of a society); chairman
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
farm (livestock); stock farm; ranch; pasture; meadow; grazing land
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence