but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to mix; to stir; to blend
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
finish; finishing; finishing touches
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
used for cooling; used for refrigeration; heat-absorbing
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to read the situation; to sense the mood
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink