to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
study; diligence; discount; reduction
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
first year of high school; first-year high school student
audience; attendance; hearers
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to whine; to make feeble complaints
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
to call each other; to call out to one another
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
interview (e.g. for a job)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
university student; college student
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
romantic film; love movie
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
chilly; unpleasantly cold