Vocabulary

to drive mad; to make insane

faculty of engineering; school of engineering; college of engineering; department of engineering

moment by moment; hour by hour

to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden

to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks)

independent business; self-employment

(regular) route; fixed route; specified route; suggested route

unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares

one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives

to cling to; to hang onto

inexcusable; unjustifiable; unpardonable

absolutely; definitely; unconditionally

special delivery mail; express delivery post

soba restaurant

to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to miss (e.g. an opportunity); to miss out (on)

orange (color, colour)

degenerate; decadent; corrupt

elliptical shape; oval shape

to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of

good handwriting; skillful penmanship

to bring close; to bring near

to be torn off; to come off

attentive; cautious; careful; watchful

to turn on; to switch on; to light up

to bring someone along

winter; wintertime; winter term

to make a profit

city gas; mains gas; gas supplied to buildings via pipes

on hand; readily available

red bean paste; red bean jam; anko

red bean paste; red bean jam; anko

favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet)

quarrel; dispute; argument

retail store; retail shop

clinic; medical office; infirmary

by all means; at all costs; absolutely

to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

nail clippers

iced coffee