to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
looking depressed; long face
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
school of one's (first, second) choice
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
to be worried; to be troubled
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to say no more; to sink into silence
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to be silent; to say nothing
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
corridor; hallway; passageway
to put up (a notice); to post
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
several people; a few people