independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
by today; before the day is over
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
shameless; shameless person
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to be helpful; to be useful
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
recorder (musical instrument); English flute