this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
senior high school (esp. the senior high school section of a school that also encompasses other grades)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
double; twice (as much); twofold
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
life in a dormitory; dormitory life
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
although I say; although one might say; although called
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to lend an ear to; to listen to
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
to collect; to assemble; to gather
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
person concerned; person qualified; person in question; party; litigant (legal)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
friction; discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
distant look; faraway look
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough