to take a breath; to take a short rest
lost article; something forgotten
clearing one's throat; cough
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
taking care of something by oneself; self-management
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
witnessing; observing; sighting
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
club activities; extracurricular activities
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
first 10 days of the month
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
surely; certainly; without doubt
victory or defeat; match; contest; game