pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
returning from school; going home from school
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
home area; home town; local
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
debut; opening; first public exhibition
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
costumed mascot character (oft. devised for PR purposes by local governments, government departments, etc.)
about when; about what time; how soon
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing