matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
screening (a movie); showing; to screen a movie
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
actor; actress; player; performer
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
only; merely; but; no more than
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
nothing but; none other than
no exception; without exception; always the same
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
girls' or women's division or section
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
several years; a few years
very; much; greatly; a lot of
hard worker; hardworking person
more than usual; especially; particularly
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life