next term; next period; next version; next release
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to follow another's example
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
looking on; remaining a spectator
appearance; air; condition; state; form
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
oasis; OASYS (Fujitsu WP system)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips