a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
after school (at the end of the day)
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
now; the present time; just now; another; more
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
father; dad; husband; you; he
maid; helper; help; assistance
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
so; like this; in this way
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
story; tale; talk; discussion
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
locker room; changing room; dressing room
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
changing clothes; change of clothes
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior