basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
in the same way as; just like
study group; study meeting
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
school of one's (first, second) choice
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
subtracting points; points deducted
chief priest (of a Buddhist temple)
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to have a talk; to tell a story
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order