string instrument; stringed instrument
research institute; (research) laboratory
memory; recollection; remembrance; memory; storage
a few years ago; some years back
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
students attending lectures
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
to flick out; to spring out; to calculate; to work out; to expel (from a group); to drive out
derailment; digression; deviation
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
for one's true nature to come out
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
job hunting; job searching
listless; languid; sluggish; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
teaching licence; teacher's license
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
easy to do; apt to do; prone to do; liable to do
insurance; guarantee; warranty
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair