now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
exactly as stated; verbatim
(in the) same boat; (sharing a) common destiny
educational institution; school; academy; campus
senior high school (esp. the senior high school section of a school that also encompasses other grades)
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
hospitalization; hospitalisation
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
to begin to walk; to set out
prejudice; bias; distorted view
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
without; but if; otherwise; or else
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
that's the way it is; such is life
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
one thin flat object; one sheet
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
admission; joining; enrollment; enrolment
report; notification; registration
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
deputy director; assistant director; vice director; deputy general manager; assistant general manager; vice (general) manager
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
place where one works; team to which one belongs; place of employment