timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
student in a lower grade; underclassman
it's probably so; it stands to reason
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
being too late; losing one's final chance
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
from here; from this place
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
forced march; (fig.) doing something on a very strict schedule
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
the same; the said; likewise
optimism; taking an optimistic view
bet; wager; stake; gamble
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
here and there; everywhere
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to set a watch; to post guards