guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
embarkation; boarding (an aeroplane, airplane)
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
stupid girl; stupid woman
to leave to take its own course; to let a matter take care of itself
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to stare back (at); to glare back
next year; next fiscal year
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
to go to extremes; to go to excess; to go too far
apathetic; lackadaisical; spiritless; physically weak; feeble; effeminate
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to keep (a person) waiting
little finger; pinky; little toe
to sob convulsively; to heave with sobs
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
annual (plant); first-year student
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
brain work; mental work; nonmanual labor
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
faking crying; crocodile tears
one of these days; someday; one day
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
question sheet; question paper
command of English; proficiency in English; knowledge of English
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution