to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
(one's) quota; assignment
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
strong pressure; heavy pressure
reinforcement; strengthening
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
to accompany; to go with; to go together
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end