to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
fine weather; fair weather
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
schoolyard; school playground; school grounds; campus
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
stretch (of a material); stretch material; stretch (exercise); stretching; stretch; straight (course)
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
running; tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet
to start; to begin; to commence
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
lately; recently; nowadays; terribly; awfully; extremely
again; once more; a second time
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
each; (arch.) you (plural)
club activities; extracurricular activities
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
to face; to go towards; to head towards
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)