the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
deletion; elimination; erasure; striking out
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
although I say; although one might say; although called
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
adds force or indicates command
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
standard; set; routine; decided
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
athletic meet (esp. at primary school); sports day; field day
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
school building; schoolhouse
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
pupil; student; schoolchild
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
head of the student council; president of the student council
vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere