often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
even though; despite; when
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation
biological older sister; real elder sister
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
attractive face and figure
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
thirst for knowledge; intellectual thirst
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
on the verge of sleep; just after falling asleep
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
official bulletin; communique
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
Coordinated Universal Time; UTC
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
sunlight; rays of the Sun
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
enactment; establishment; creation
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
official business; public business
in name only; titular; nominal
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt