dropping out of school; withdrawing from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
in one's own way or style
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
to become red; to redden; to blush
such; this sort of; like this
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
indictment; prosecution; complaint
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
from the viewpoint of; according to
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)