as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to squeeze out; to wring out
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
without; but if; otherwise; or else
choices; alternatives; options
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
behind; in the rear; in back
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
synchronization; synchronized swimming
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
at a stroke; with a single swoop
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
final adjustment; final coordination
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
traditional; conventional
together; at the same time; same; identical
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
inattention; absent-mindedness
study; diligence; discount; reduction
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)