reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
impossible; unlikely; improbable
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
anywhere; here and there; common; run-of-the-mill; ordinary
to grow taller (of people)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
out of character; unlike one
engagement; business; affair; use; need
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
student (esp. a university student)
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
to be reminded of; to call to mind
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
bar; bolt (e.g. on door); double-arm lock; (rope) cinching
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
department of a university; undergraduate (course, program, etc.)
world; society; people; the public
error of judgment; miscalculation
to serve; to work for; to attend
what sort of; what kind of; what way
the whole town; all over the town; throughout the town
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking