(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
learned society; scientific society; academy; academic meeting; academic conference
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
first storm of spring; strong winds during the change from winter to spring
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
living room (Western style); sitting room
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
decorative paper envelope for giving New Year's gifts (usu. money given to children) and congratulatory gifts
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
three; three years of age
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
cognitive impairment; senility; dementia
sign; indication; omen; symptom
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life