library; book series; library (software, modules, images, etc.)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
(temporary) closure of school
to fall ill; to be taken ill
heartrending; pitiful; saddening; pathetic; heart-breaking
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to call out; to ask someone to come
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
binding tightly; tight binding; (sexual) bondage
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
many; a lot; much; multitude
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
police drama (television); detective drama
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
unconditionally; as a rule
to use X as a selling point
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball