explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
results; record; grades; marks
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
day duty; day shift; class duty (students)
(teacher's) platform; podium; dais
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
cares; ill feeling; reserve
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect