racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
to think too much; to be over-concerned
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
close; intimate; on good terms
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
attendance (at school); going to school
strongish; somewhat strong
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
homeroom; form room; form class
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to speak; to hear a voice
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
talk; conversation; dialogue
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
seasoning; flavour; flavor
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
don't you think?; indicates question
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
please (give me); please (do for me)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
taste; palate; sense of taste
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)