miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
of course; certainly; naturally
predictable; repetitive; being in a rut; set in one's ways
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
corolla (of flower); garland; wreath
present; gift; to give a present or gift
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
insect catching; bug catching
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
known as ...; also known as ...; called ...; AKA
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
schoolgirl; female student
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
irritation; annoyance; frustration
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end