paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to gain fame; to make one's name
emperor (of Japan); mikado
to rampage; to run wild; to go berserk; to be violent (waves, wind, etc.); to be rough
decipherment; interpretation; making out; identification
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
regular (periodic) examination
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
making efficient; optimization
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
(act of) writing on a blackboard
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to make oneself available (free)
after school (at the end of the day)
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
dissolute; dissipated; licentious; slovenly; untidy; messy
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!