to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
very unlikely to ...; showing no signs of ...
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
have a good day; take care; see you
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
cease-fire; truce; armistice
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
attendance (at school); going to school
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
summer vacation; summer holiday
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
preliminary arrangements; spade work
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
(family) relationship; connection
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
family; members of a family
document; official papers
now that; since; as long as; provided that
due form; official; formality
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
shopping; purchased goods
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing