before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
grudge; complaint; reproach
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
third day of the month; three days
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
that is to say; so that means
free time; time at leisure
to replace; to move; to change the position of
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
senior high school student
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
text entry; character entry
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
engagement; business; affair; use; need
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
excursion; field trip; school trip