fireball; bolide; fireball
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
in one's own way or style
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
minimum; at the very least
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
expertise; special knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
advanced level; high grade; senior
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
private tutor; coach; governess
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
next term; next period; next version; next release
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
study; library; den; home office; reading room