in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
morning fog; morning mist
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
long ago; previous; of a former age
mailman; postman; mail carrier; post carrier
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
mailbox; letter box; letterbox; mail slot
hickey; hickie; love bite; kiss mark; lipstick mark
hostess (in a hostess bar)
attendance (at school); going to school
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
school building; schoolhouse
school hours; hours of teaching (instruction)
to mark the end; to spell the end
homeroom; form room; form class
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
club activities; extracurricular activities
examination war; fiercely competitive university entrance examinations
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
stay of execution; suspended sentence
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre; (unintentionally) hilarious; absurd (e.g. blunder); outrageous
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
sale; offering for sale; putting on sale; putting on the market; release (for sale)
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
to amuse oneself; to make merry
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy