skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
performer; entertainer; celebrity
female university student; female college student
remembrance; recollection; recognition
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
outline; summary; gist; basic points
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
previously unknown girl who becomes famous overnight
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to trample; to crush underfoot
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
after checking; after verification