lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
no!; no no!; no, not at all
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
gradually; slowly but steadily
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
meaning; significance; sense
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)