(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
it is not (like that) either
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
busybody; meddler; nosey parker
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
guardian; protector; patron; parent
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
when it comes to; concerning
after school (at the end of the day)
front garden; front yard; vestibule (of the ear)
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
club activities; extracurricular activities
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to face; to go towards; to head towards
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer