front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
point in common; common term; common trait; common denominator
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
guardian; protector; patron; parent
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
in good health; alive and well; going strong
application; request; petition
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
orphan; person without friends
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
recommendation; referral; endorsement
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
that kind; competition; match
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
results; record; grades; marks
examination results; test result; test outcome
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)