true character; real nature
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
guess; speculation; supposition
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
high efficiency; high performance
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
multipurpose knife; Swiss Army knife
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable
always having a comeback; fast-talking
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
doctor who accepts patients covered by health insurance; doctor commissioned to examine an applicant for life insurance
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
infirmary (at a school, workplace, etc.); health center; nurse's office; nurse's room; sickroom; sick bay
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
shoe rack (at an entrance); shoe cupboard; shoe cubby
receiving (the ball); bump (in volleyball); forearm pass
mountain range; mountain belt
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
student in a lower grade; underclassman
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
outside the school; outside the university; unaffiliated with the university; off-campus; extramural
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
hey; yo; hi; yessir; understood
bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel