very young; childish; immature
more than usual; especially; particularly
to grow older (esp. older than other people in the same group or situation); to advance in age; to be very aged
year in, year out; always; 24-7
divine mirror; sacred mirror (one of the three sacred treasures)
one of these days; someday; one day
if you are free; if you have time to spare; if not otherwise engaged
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
inferior position; inferior situation; disadvantage; subordination
selective system; system that offers choices
to wind (e.g. a watch); to give (somebody) a good prodding; to make (somebody) shape up
favour; favor; act of grace; special privilege
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
place where one works; team to which one belongs; place of employment
this spring; spring this year
prompt answer; direct personal answer
historical context; historical background
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
this university; this educational establishment
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
literal meaning (of a word, etc.)
saving a seat (e.g. by leaving something on it); holding a seat (for a friend, etc.); reserving a place
to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin
limit; localize; localise
(one's) older brother; foolish older brother