a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
first meeting; first interview with
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
having sociable manners; sociable
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
naturally; of course; understandably
the staff; inside the department
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
next term; next period; next version; next release
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
school rules; school regulations
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud