script; libretto; scenario
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to intensify; to be excited; to fly into a rage; to dash against; to encourage
to peel; to skin; to pare
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
dark clouds; black clouds
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
un-; non-; negative prefix
one's earthly existence; living under heaven
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
business; errand; nature of one's business
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
returning from school; going home from school
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
built-in; fixed; attached
having a weakness for fine clothes
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
frowning on; looking on with scorn; showing disapproval
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
criticism; critique; review; commentary
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
measurement round the hips
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you